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From: Information Support DPI/AP <infosupport@dpiap.org>
To: karagiozakis@yahoo.com.au
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 12:20:28 PM
Subject: DPI/AP Email Update: 7 September 2009
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Greetings from Disabled Peoples' International Asia Pacific (DPI/AP).
This is an email update featuring developments in the field of disability from around the world. This email features the following:
1. Updates to the DPI/AP website
2. Software provides secure worldwide tracking and documentation of human rights abuses
3. First Wheel Chair Race competition held at Nawabshah.
4. Career opportunities in the human rights/ disability field
5. Environmental education of blind students.
6. Central Coast Children's Foundation
7. Disability in the news
8. 2nd Regional Conference on Women with Disabilities, March 2010, China
9. Landmine survivors, Handicapped International report
10. Progress in the disability movement of Bangladesh : BPKS
We hope you have found the following information useful.
Please reply via email if you have any comments or feedback. Please also let us know if you receive this email twice and we will delete the duplicate entry of your email address from our database.
All the best with your efforts to create meaningful and ameliorate change to the lives of persons with disability.
Best regards,
The DPI-AP team
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DPI-AP E-MAIL UPDATE:
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1. Updates to the DPI/AP website
Updates to the DPI/AP website includes the latest news, upcoming events, resources and national activities.
News
12 DUSKIN Leadership Trainging - Japan
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000253&typeid=01
Special ID cards for persons with disability from next month
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000252&typeid=01
Re-Launch of IDA Website
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000251&typeid=01
Delhi magistrate killed in Himachal accident
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000250&typeid=01
Reflections on the Right to Education Bill and the inclusion of Children with Disabilities
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000249&typeid=01
Films: The best source to bring awareness on disability and new entry
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?typeid=01&newsid=0000239
India: Ist International Deaf Conference - 2009
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?typeid=01&newsid=0000240
50 ministries fail to provide facilities for persons with disability
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?typeid=01&newsid=0000241
U.S. signs on to international disability-rights agreement Movement with deep roots in Berkeley celebrates human-rights emphasis of the United Nations convention
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?typeid=01&newsid=0000242
Upcoming Events
APCD Regional Workshop on Accessible Web-based Information Networking, 2 - 11 September
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000248&typeid=02
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SIGN LANGUAGES
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000247&typeid=02
Humanizing Development Global Photograp
- http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?typeid=02&newsid=0000246
South African disability rights leader named United Nations special rapporteur of commission for social development
http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000256&typeid=02
Youth Leaders Forum call for applications - Sept. 4 deadline
http://www.dpiap.org/news/detail.php?newsid=0000257&typeid=02
Resources
SHUT OUT: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
- http://www.dpiap..org/resources/article.php?id=0000237&year=&genreid=09
Human rights defender organized by Forum Asia
- http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000238&year=&genreid=10
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN INDIA : FROM COMMITMENTS TO OUTCOMES. - World Bank Document
- http://www.dpiap.org/resources/pdf/PeoplewithDisinIndia_World Bank_09_08_21.pdf
Clearinghouse Clips: August 6, 2009
- http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000240&year=&genreid=09
Independent Living Newsletter Aug 1
- http://www.dpiap.org/resources/pdf/ENIL_newsletter_Aug_09_08_21.pdf
Report on Displacement, Statelessness and Gender Equality
- http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000242&year=&genreid=10
BBC Ouch! disability newsletter - 20 August
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000243&year=&genreid=01
PTaccess - Newsletter 3
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000244&year=&genreid=01
Augmentative Communication World Network Nesletter : August 09
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000245&year=&genreid=09
USA : Accessible Employment Web site for Employees with Disabilities
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000246&year=&genreid=04
NCD Bulletin, August 2009
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000247&year=&genreid=09
Kenan Institute Asia- Inclusive tourism project report, Phang-Nga, Thaland
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000248&year=&genreid=14
TRAVEL IMPACT NEWSWIRE – Edition 56 (2009) – Thursday, August 20, 2009
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000249&year=&genreid=14
[ENIL] Independent Living Newsletter Aug 2
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/pdf/ENIL_newsletter_Aug_09_09_01.pdf
Clearinghouse Clips: August 20, 2009
http://www.dpiap.org/resources/article.php?id=0000251&year=&genreid=09
National Activities
BPKS: press conference on "Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to country development"
- http://www.dpiap.org/national/article..php?id=0000019&year=&countryid=017
2. Software provides secure worldwide tracking and documentation of human rights abuses
Currently, much of the violation and abuse information gathered by grassroots human rights groups is lost to confiscation, destruction, or neglect, making it difficult or impossible for prosecutors, truth commissions and others to use the information as evidence to hold the perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable for many of their crimes. The Martus software enables grassroots NGOs to securely store their records on off-site servers with easy-to-use software, preserving crucial evidence for research, investigation and prosecutions.
"Grassroots NGOs told us it was essential that the software be easy to use, so we modeled it after the simple interface of email," said Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Benetech.
In the Philippines , The Asia Foundation is sponsoring and facilitating the first implementation and training of the Martus software in the 22 offices of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, and a network of domestic human rights organizations. In February, the software will be installed on Internet-connected workstations, allowing these organizations to securely document and disseminate information on human rights cases for the first time, which in turn will facilitate and improve the process of investigation, prosecution, assistance, and advocacy for victims of human rights violations.
"Information technology has the potential to dramatically improve the ability of human rights groups to manage information, giving them evidence to prosecute perpetrators," said Dr. Steven Rood, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation in the Philippines . "The Martus software provides a platform for nongovernmental human rights advocates to communicate with the Commission on Human Rights in a secure manner, and will provide detailed information to help press for broader reforms."
The software was designed in consultation with human rights groups and experts worldwide, including Dr. Patrick Ball of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world's leading human rights statisticians and Senior Advisor to the project. Beta testing took place in Guatemala , Russia , Sri Lanka and the US .
Aspiration, an organization specializing in nonprofit technology implementation, has supported the development and introduction of the Martus system. Jonathan Peizer, Aspiration's President, says, "The Martus software is essential for human rights groups working to document abuses. We are now working actively to help support its deployment."
Future applications of the Martus software for social justice groups include monitoring other issues like violence against women, human trafficking, environmental destruction and hate crimes. The software and its source code are available for download at http://www.martus.org.
3. First Wheel Chair Race competition held at Nawabshah.
Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF) organized a wheel chair race under coordination with District Government Shaheed Benazir Abad on 14th August to mark the Independence Day. District Nazim Abdul Haque Jamali, DCO Khursheed Naeem Malik, PPP Taluka President Zia ul Hasson Lanjar, DPO Rukhsar Ahmed Khauwar, all EDOs and Government officials and hundreds of peoples of city Nawabshah witnessed the occasion. The purpose of organizing the race was to provide equal participation to persons with disability in the community in all healthy activities of Jashan-e-Azadi. Ten participants took part in the competition. The race was started from DCO secretariat and ended at Press Club. Mr.. Irfan Ali Keerio took 1st; Mr. Riaz Durani 2nd and Mr. Waseem Ahmed Solangi took 3rd position in the 1st wheel chair race competition 2009. All the participants of race were very appreciated by the audience. All the winners were awarded with special trophies in a ceremony by District Nazim, DCO and other officials of District government Shaheed Benazir Abad. For more information visit: www.ndfnawabshah.org
This message is from Abid Lashari, President, Nawabshah Disability Forum (NDF)
& Sindh Disability Forum (SDF),
4. Career opportunities in the human rights/ disability field
There is an immediate opening for a part-time position of Research Associate for
the Disability Rights Promotion International (D.R.P.I.) project. Please refer to the PDF file attached to the email titled "DRPI"
There is also a position open at the Leonard Cheshire Disability development Programme (LCDDP). LCDDP endeavors to enhance the rights of persons with disability; their right to health, education and livelihood, to name a few. To promote the employability of persons with disability, LCDDP is launching LRC in Islamabad . LRC will provide in house vocational training on basic office management skill and potential trades to persons with disability. Therefore, in order to facilitate the person with disability for foundation courses and job training we have open two positions for training coordinators. Please apply electronically or visit to the undersigned during the working hours from 09:00 A.M to 3:00 PM. A necessary requirement for the position is as follows:
1. Graduate / PG Degree in Management/Communication / Social Work or any associated fields
2. Be a person of the age group between 21-35 years (male/female)
3. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, Urdu and Punjabi.
4. Minimum Two to Five years of work experience in developing and delivering job oriented trainings preferably to persons with disability.
5. Should have good corporate network & interpersonal skills, should be aware of the industry trends in terms of skills and job requirements to develop the training programmes which suits to industry demands.
6. Should be Innovative and have skills of design new programmes and develop new techniques to deliver the training to different kind of persons with disability.
7. Should possess high energy levels, Self driven & dynamic personality.
8. Should have understanding of issues related to disabilities
9. Creative aptitude for developing various training packages and other communication material.
10. Knowledge of sign language / access technology would be essential for these positions.
11. Computer Proficiency: Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet is essential.
· Persons with disability are preferred under equal opportunity standards.
Job responsibilities:
· Support the Design, development and delivery of training packages/modules related to job oriented courses
· Plan and organize various training programmes on Wage and Self employment – specially catering to high growth service areas
· Develop inventory of resource institutions, resource persons to carry out various trainings in and out of LRC campus
· Organize training programmes - Pre vocational and vocational trainings with various institutions
· Support the other team members in organizing various programmes/ trainings
· Support the placement officer in employment profiling of candidate and placement.
· Organize volunteering support from various organizations with support from PM and placement for their involvement in training programmes
· Develop contacts with mainstream training institutions and collaborate for organizing various training programmes
Experience: Experience in similar capacity or in HR is desirable though not essential. We also encourage people having experience in corporate sector to apply.
Location: The position is located in Rawalpindi/Islamabad and preference will be given to candidates staying locally..
How to apply:
Please send your applications through email to the following address:
Majid Hussain Shah
Livelihood Recourse Centre Officer
LC Disability Resource Centre
House No, 255
Street No, 90
Sector, I-8/4
Islamabad, Pakistan
Ph: 0092-51-2210744
Tele/Fax 0092-51-4861468
5. Environmental education of blind students.
A biologist and professor at UERJ and coordinator of Project Ecoturism would like to offer a methodology for comprehensive environmental education in marine ecotourism for blind people. The needs of those who would like to participate in this would like to be known, such as what your needs are and where to purchase necessary materials. Whoever can help us please write to pedrini@uerj.br.
This message is from Alexandre de Gusmão Pedrini, UERJ/Biologia
6. Central Coast Children's Foundation
The Central Coast Children's Foundation (www.centralcoastchildrensfoundation.org) through it's Augmentative Communication World Network is supporting the development of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) worldwide. A small group of friends is involved in this initiative. One of their undertakings is a bi-monthly newsletter attached to this email, under the heading "NewsletterAugust09". I hope you enjoy it and the wonderful story of Grace, a young girl being introduced to AAC in Malawi . If you have any questions about the project please do not hesitate to contact Anne Warrick. awarrick@rogers.com
This message is from the Central Coast Children's Foundation
7. Disability in the news
Autistic teens master social cues, find friends: -
http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=201796
ASEAN urged to form human rights court: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/26/asean-urged-form-human-rights-court.html
Persons with severe disability survivors of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake:
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/21fb17de818ccbc8a0df6091f3771ff5.htm
8. 2nd Regional Conference on Women with Disabilities, March 2010, China
The 2nd Regional Conference on Women with Disabilities, which will be held on29-31 March 2010 on Guangzhou City , Guangdong Province, the Peoples Republic of China . It will be the second grand gathering for women with disabilities in Asia following the last Regional Conference on Women with Disabilities held in Hong Kong in January 2008. With a theme of Innovation with Vitality, Development for Inclusion, the conference is hosted by Guangzhou Disabled Persons' Federation and co-organized by Guangzhou Association of Disabled Women. The conference aims to share the experiences of countries or regions to safeguard the rights and interests for women with disabilities. It is also an aim of the conference that we will communicate and exchange the policy for improving the life quality of women with disabilities, and discuss and seek forward-looking solutions and new ideas to the problems that obstructing the development of women with disabilities. Another aim is to improve regional cooperation and communication of women with disabilities. We are honored to invite you the women with disabilities groups and the organizations or individuals that are concerned about the affairs of women with disabilities in Asia and Pacific to attend the conference. Registration fee Special Price for early bird: CHY?700 before July 31, 2009. After that date: CHY?900 Registration fee includes admission to all Sessions, including Welcome Reception, Cultural Night, Agency Visit, Workshop, Two nights hotel, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, Tea Breaks, Transportation to Designated Place, Conference Satchel & Materials: Conference Programme, Book of Abstracts and Proceedings. The final registration deadline is October 31, 2009. Places are limited, register as soon as possible. Should your require any further information, please feel free to contact the conference secretary, Ms Amy Ge Hongying at 86-20-38465940 or email to:wdconference2010@gmail.com. You are also welcomed to visit the conference website at http://www.wdconference2010.org.
9. Landmine survivors, Handicapped International report
New report published by Handicap International on the views of landmine survivors. A Press Statement on the report is contained below and the report can be found at: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900sid/SHIG-7VHJFK/$file/Handicap_Sep2009.pdf?openelement
10. Progress in the disability movement of Bangladesh : BPKS
The Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) is happy to share the news with you that a 7-member joint delegation of BPKS and National Alliance of Disabled Peoples' Organizations (NADPO) met Md. Abdul Hamid Advocate M. P, the Honorable Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament on August 24, 2009. The high profile team of the disability movement was led by Mr. Abdus Sattar Dulal, Executive Director, BPKS and who is also the President, NADPO, Secretary, Disabled Peoples International (DPI) and Member, National Coordination Committee on Disability. The team members discussed various issues with Honorable Speaker concerning disability, the rights of persons with disability, effective predication of disabled peoples organizations (DPOs) and development issues in general and legal and institutional tools for improving the quality of life of persons with disability in Bangladesh . The team lauded the role of current Parliament and democratically elected government in envisioning change through building up 'digital Bangladesh '. However, the team pointed out non-inclusion of disability and persons' with disability concerns in national policy on education and healthcare reforms through different committees during terms of different governments. During the meeting they raised issues of poor access to job market for persons with disability, which considered a violation of constitutional rights of persons with disability and sought urgent support of the Speaker through concern Parliamentary Standing Committee of different Ministries. The team also expected support from the Speaker to change the Rules of Business of different ministries so that interest of persons with disability are not confined within the ambit of the Ministry of Social Welfare alone and due respect is shown towards Constitution and international conventions and treaties as far as the interest of persons with disability is concerned. The other demands of the team include recruitment of persons with disability in the jobs of Parliament, accessibility of persons with disability in the Parliament, reservation of 2 seats in national parliament for qualified persons with disability in each of the six administrative divisions, and inclusion of persons with disability national network, National Alliance of Disabled Peoples Organizations – NADPO in different Parliamentary Standing Committees. The other members of the persons with disability delegation were Md. Jahangir Alam, Executive Director NFAVH and Secretary General, NADPO, Md. Iftekhar Hossain Sohel, Executive Director, SCSD and Joint Secretary General, NADPO, Ashrafunnar Misthi, Member Secretary, Women with Disabilities Development Foundation (WDDF) and Executive Member, NADPO, Shirin Akther, Coordinator, NADPO, Nabakumar Gosh, Coordinator, BPKS Advocacy and Lucky Akther, NADPO.
This message is from Ishaque Mia, Coordinator, DPO Section, BPKS
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