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Events


Global policies and related documents

  • United Nations: World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons
    "The World Programme of Action (WPA) is a global strategy to enhance disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities, which pertains to full participation of persons with disabilities in social life and national development. The WPA also emphasizes the need to approach disability from a human rights perspective."
  • United Nations: The Standard Rules for the Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities
    Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1993, the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities represent a strong moral and political commitment of Governments to take action to attain equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities. The rules serve as an instrument for policy-making and as a basis for technical and economic cooperation.

Reports, guidelines and projects


Educational resources


Organisations and Networks



UN and multinational


Government

  • disabilityinfo.gov
    The U.S. federal government's disability information page
  • Disability Rights Commission (U.K.)
    "The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people."

Non Government

  • The Arc
    "The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children."
  • CAST Center for Applied Special Technology
    CAST is a non-profit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
  • Christopher Reeve Foundation
    This foundation, which is a merger of the American Paralysis Foundation and the Christopher Reeve Foundation is dedicated to funding research that develops treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.
  • Independent Living Institute
    The Independent Living Institute offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
  • National Organisation on Disability (America)
    "The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life by raising disability awareness through programs and information."
  • VICNET Disability Page
    VICNET is part of the State Library of Victoria (Australia). This site provides links to a variety of disability-related websites from both Australia and overseas.

Academic Institutions with particular focus in this area


Key Conferences, conference and workshop reports


Coming conferences



Conference reports



Journals, Newsletters, Forums



Bibliographies, Libraries



Public health bookshops





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