Upcoming Disability Inclusive Development Events
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If you know of an upcoming event that relates to disability inclusive development in the Asia Pacific region, please submit the details for a free listing on this site.
Equator Prize 2012
Date: 2012
Organisation: ADDC
Location: Internation
Resource link: http://www.equatorinitiative.org/index.php
Date: 2012
Organisation: ADDC
Location: Internation
Resource link: http://www.equatorinitiative.org/index.php
United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability
Date: 1 February - 31 March 2012
Organisation: UN Enable
Applications will be open 1 February – 31 March 2012 for small grants to NGOs under the United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund is administered by the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
All forms and accompanying documents should be submitted along with applications for funding from the UN Voluntary Fund on Disability
1. Project Proposal Application for Grant Form (See Instructions and Budget Reference - Excel file)
2. Summary cover page (See Instructions)
3. No-objection letter (See sample of a No-objection letter)
Resource link: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?navid=8&pid=29
Date: 1 February - 31 March 2012
Organisation: UN Enable
Applications will be open 1 February – 31 March 2012 for small grants to NGOs under the United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund is administered by the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
All forms and accompanying documents should be submitted along with applications for funding from the UN Voluntary Fund on Disability
1. Project Proposal Application for Grant Form (See Instructions and Budget Reference - Excel file)
2. Summary cover page (See Instructions)
3. No-objection letter (See sample of a No-objection letter)
Resource link: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?navid=8&pid=29
Disability-Inclusive Participatory Project Management (PPM) Workshop Melbourne
Date: 28 February - 2 March 2012
Organisation: TorqAid
Location: Melbourne, Australia
TorqAid is offering a an accredited Disability=Inclusive Participatory Project Management (PPM) workshop from 28 Feb – 2 March 2012 in Melbourne:
Information and registration details follow:
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012.pdf
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbfeb2012ppmregistration.pdf
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbfeb2012ppmregistration.doc
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012assignment.pdf
Resource link: http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012.pdf
Date: 28 February - 2 March 2012
Organisation: TorqAid
Location: Melbourne, Australia
TorqAid is offering a an accredited Disability=Inclusive Participatory Project Management (PPM) workshop from 28 Feb – 2 March 2012 in Melbourne:
Information and registration details follow:
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012.pdf
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbfeb2012ppmregistration.pdf
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbfeb2012ppmregistration.doc
http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012assignment.pdf
Resource link: http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmfeb2012.pdf
Conference on Disability-Inclusive MDGs and Aid Effectiveness
Date: 14 - 16 March 2012
Organisation: UN Conference Centre
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Call for papers now open:
This conference is the second in a series of global forums organised jointly by Leonard Cheshire Disability and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Bringing together disabled people’s organisations, NGOs, UN agencies and academics, the conference offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative ways to bring disability into the international development mainstream.
The conference will enhance participants’ understanding of how disability-inclusive development contributes to the full achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It will also act as a platform for exchanging lessons learned and ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of development cooperation through the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Recommendations will feed into the regional preparatory process towards the conclusion of the Second Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons in 2012.
Please note: Interested authors are invited to submit papers on any of the sub-themes to iortiz@unicef.org, jchai@unicef.org and mcummins@unicef.org NOT later than 20 October 2011. Each paper should include an abstract, JEL classification and the sub-theme for which it is being submitted.
If you have any queries please email conference@lcdisability.org. For a full list of suggested themes for papers and to submit an abstract, please visit the conference website below.
Resource link: http://www.LCDisability.org/aideffectiveness
Date: 14 - 16 March 2012
Organisation: UN Conference Centre
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Call for papers now open:
This conference is the second in a series of global forums organised jointly by Leonard Cheshire Disability and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Bringing together disabled people’s organisations, NGOs, UN agencies and academics, the conference offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative ways to bring disability into the international development mainstream.
The conference will enhance participants’ understanding of how disability-inclusive development contributes to the full achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It will also act as a platform for exchanging lessons learned and ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of development cooperation through the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Recommendations will feed into the regional preparatory process towards the conclusion of the Second Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons in 2012.
Please note: Interested authors are invited to submit papers on any of the sub-themes to iortiz@unicef.org, jchai@unicef.org and mcummins@unicef.org NOT later than 20 October 2011. Each paper should include an abstract, JEL classification and the sub-theme for which it is being submitted.
If you have any queries please email conference@lcdisability.org. For a full list of suggested themes for papers and to submit an abstract, please visit the conference website below.
Resource link: http://www.LCDisability.org/aideffectiveness
World Down Syndrome Day
Date: 21 March 2012
Organisation: UN
Resource link: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/C.3/66/L.27
Date: 21 March 2012
Organisation: UN
Resource link: http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/C.3/66/L.27
The Pacific Rim International Forum on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Date: 24 - 25 March 2012
Organisation: Center on Disability Studies
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
The Pacific Rim International Forum, a Pacific Rim International Conference pre-event, highlights the potential to transform lives and communities through the theoretical and practical application of human rights norms and standards. The 2012 Forum seeks to engage participants in a lively discussion on key areas which support and facilitate the realization of fundamental human rights for millions of persons with disabilities, as expressed in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
This event is hosted by the Center on Disability Studies (CDS), at the University of Hawaii.
Resource link: http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu
Date: 24 - 25 March 2012
Organisation: Center on Disability Studies
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
The Pacific Rim International Forum, a Pacific Rim International Conference pre-event, highlights the potential to transform lives and communities through the theoretical and practical application of human rights norms and standards. The 2012 Forum seeks to engage participants in a lively discussion on key areas which support and facilitate the realization of fundamental human rights for millions of persons with disabilities, as expressed in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
This event is hosted by the Center on Disability Studies (CDS), at the University of Hawaii.
Resource link: http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu
28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity
Date: 26 - 27 March 2012
Organisation: Center on Disability Studies
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
The 28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim) will bring together a diverse international gathering of academics, community leaders, self-advocates, specialists and officials to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 26-27, 2012. The conference aims to inspire, educate and illuminate - with over 18 topic ares, 200 presentations and several institutes, the programs is fertile ground for dialogue and exchange while 'pushing the envelope' to ensure all human beings can live to their complete potential.
Each year the conference hews to its traditional areas which have bread much of the interdisciplinary research and educational advances of the last three decades. But each year new topics are introduced to foment discussion and change. The intent is to harness the tremendous synergy as generated by the intermingling of these diverse perspectives, thus, creating a powerful program which impacts each individual participant in his or her own unique way. We invite you to visit our website and find out more about the topic areas, registration and the call for proposals via the link below.
Resource link: http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu
Date: 26 - 27 March 2012
Organisation: Center on Disability Studies
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
The 28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim) will bring together a diverse international gathering of academics, community leaders, self-advocates, specialists and officials to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 26-27, 2012. The conference aims to inspire, educate and illuminate - with over 18 topic ares, 200 presentations and several institutes, the programs is fertile ground for dialogue and exchange while 'pushing the envelope' to ensure all human beings can live to their complete potential.
Each year the conference hews to its traditional areas which have bread much of the interdisciplinary research and educational advances of the last three decades. But each year new topics are introduced to foment discussion and change. The intent is to harness the tremendous synergy as generated by the intermingling of these diverse perspectives, thus, creating a powerful program which impacts each individual participant in his or her own unique way. We invite you to visit our website and find out more about the topic areas, registration and the call for proposals via the link below.
Resource link: http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu
World Autism Awareness Day
Date: 2 April 2012
Organisation: UN
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests itself during the first three years of life. The rate of autism in all regions of the world is high and it has a tremendous impact on children, their families, communities and societies.
Throughout its history, the United Nations family has promoted the rights and well-being of the disabled, including children with developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all.
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who suffer from the disorder so they can lead full and meaningful lives.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/
Date: 2 April 2012
Organisation: UN
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that manifests itself during the first three years of life. The rate of autism in all regions of the world is high and it has a tremendous impact on children, their families, communities and societies.
Throughout its history, the United Nations family has promoted the rights and well-being of the disabled, including children with developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all.
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (A/RES/62/139) to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who suffer from the disorder so they can lead full and meaningful lives.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/
Interdependence 2012 Global Conference and Exposition
Date: 15 - 18 May 2012
Organisation: Rick Hansen Foundation
Location: Vancouver, Canada
“More than one billion people in the world live with some form of disability. In the years ahead, disability will be an even greater concern because its prevalence is on the rise. This is due to ageing populations and the higher risk of disability in older people.”
- World Report on Disability, The World Bank and WHO (2011)
A global effort is needed now to address health & accessibility issues common to all of us.
Interdependence 2012 creates the environment to engage various stakeholders and perspectives that shape our world. An engaging program will foster open dialogue from a broad range of sectors including government, design, tourism, major games and events, information technology, standards councils, researchers, health care professionals and the community.
Register now and enjoy early bird savings until January 16, 2012. Conference program link below.
Resource link: http://www.rickhansen.com/en-ca/home/interdependence2012/conference.aspx
Date: 15 - 18 May 2012
Organisation: Rick Hansen Foundation
Location: Vancouver, Canada
“More than one billion people in the world live with some form of disability. In the years ahead, disability will be an even greater concern because its prevalence is on the rise. This is due to ageing populations and the higher risk of disability in older people.”
- World Report on Disability, The World Bank and WHO (2011)
A global effort is needed now to address health & accessibility issues common to all of us.
Interdependence 2012 creates the environment to engage various stakeholders and perspectives that shape our world. An engaging program will foster open dialogue from a broad range of sectors including government, design, tourism, major games and events, information technology, standards councils, researchers, health care professionals and the community.
Register now and enjoy early bird savings until January 16, 2012. Conference program link below.
Resource link: http://www.rickhansen.com/en-ca/home/interdependence2012/conference.aspx
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Date: 3 December 2012
Organisation: UN
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
The Day was established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by General Assembly in 1982.
Resource link: http://www.idpwd.com.au/
Date: 3 December 2012
Organisation: UN
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
The Day was established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by General Assembly in 1982.
Resource link: http://www.idpwd.com.au/
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