Disability rights advocates around the globe can now access a newly launched tool for finding the knowledge and toolkits they need: the Global Disability Rights Library (GDRL). A prototype "test" version of this library is being made available both on-line and off-line so that users can share feedback with the GDRL team on improving the library. 

The GDRL is a collaborative effort between the U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD) and the University of Iowa's WiderNet Project with funding support from USAID. It is working to bring the best materials on disability rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to developing countries, particularly to locations with limited internet access.

Under the current USAID funding grant, the GDRL team will disseminate it via a free offline version of the tool via eGranaries to the other deployment sites. Another 33 deployment sites will be selected after the final September 1, 2011 application deadline.  An on-line application form is at http://www.widernet.org/digitallibrary/GDRLSiteSelection/.

All GDRL users are encouraged to share their feedback and suggestions for additional digital resources by sending an email to gdrl@usicd.org or to librarian@gdrl.org. You can read more about the GDRL project at:
http://www.usicd.org/index.cfm/global-disability-rights-library

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