News and Events
News and Anouncements
Country Perspectives On AIDS And Disabilities At International AIDS Conference (Austria)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Around 650 million people, or 10% of the world's population, have a disability. Although people with disabilities are found within the populations at higher risk of exposure to HIV, not much attention has been paid in the past to the relationship between HIV and disability.
more ...Government Unveils Commission On Care Funding (UK)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The government today unveiled the independent commission that will advise on a new funding system for adult social care in England. The Commission on the Funding of Care and Support will consider a range of funding ideas. One of its main tasks will be to recommend how care and support costs can be met by a partnership between individuals and the state. It will report on its findings within a year.
more ...Funding/Opportunities
Open Society Fellowship
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Fellowship will enable outstanding individuals from around the world, journalists, activists, academics, practitioners to work on projects that inspire meaningful public debate, shape policy, and inform the thinking and activities of the Open Society Institute and the Soros foundations.
more ...Campaign Officer, European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
Deadline: July 28, 2010
The Campaign Officer will work in close cooperation with the Networking Officer, Policy Officers and Press & Communication Officer to implement the ENAR work programme within the mandates given by the Board. The Officer will be responsible for liaising with and supporting ENAR's existing and future National Coordinations in the framework of the implementation of ENAR campaigns. The Campaign Officer reports to the Director.
more ...Upcoming Events
Summer School "Mental Disability Law in Practice"
Budapest, Hungary
July 19, 2010 - July 30, 2010
This two-week applied legal practice course aims to strengthen the professional development of participants - practising lawyers, activists and academics in the field of mental health and disability rights law from Europe and Africa. With an emphasis on exploring rights in real life, this course introduces interdisciplinary perspectives from social sciences, politics, social work and clinical sciences. The application deadline has now passed.
more ...National Summit on Disability Policy
Washington, DC, USA
July 25, 2010 - July 27, 2010
The National Council on Disability is holding the Summit is to discuss significant issues for all people with disabilities and develop policy recommendations for the next decade.
more ...Publications and Reports
Supporting Sustainable Careers: What Disabled People Need to Succeed in Employment
Thursday, July 22, 2010
RADAR has published a new report into sustainable employment for disabled people. The report aims to give disabled people a voice about the action that needs to be taken in order for them to get into and stay in the world of work.
more ...Left Out Twice: Living with HIV and Disabilities
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
A global conference on AIDS took place this week (July 18 - 23, 2010) in Vienna, Austria. While there is a growing recognition of the interrelationships between disability and HIV, people with disabilities still lack access to HIV prevention information, treatment, care and support services. This article highlights that the special vulnerabilities of women with disabilities must be kept on the development agenda.
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