To mark the International Day for Disabled Persons, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin joined the International Labour Organization to call for decent work for disabled persons. "Let's make decent work a reality for all," she signs.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CRC, ChildFund Australia has produced a short film capturing children's views on child rights and their hopes for the future. More Than Words, reveals children have their own ideas about rights - what they are, why they are important and how they impact on their lives.
Having grown up with a father who was a paraplegic Therese Rein has made it a key priority to support Australia’s disabled citizens. This week she visited Sydney radio 2RPH, part of a volunteer-based national radio network for the blind and visually impaired, to put their efforts in the spotlight.
The award-winning ‘Talk’ by Disability Rights Commission portrays a society in which non-disabled people are a pitied minority and disabled people lead full and active lives.
Monday, December 7, 2009
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