Mini Law School - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Publicado em 09/04/2013

At this session, an esteemed panel of speakers discuss:
• How has Canada committed to the equality and full social inclusion of persons with disabilities?
• Are persons with disabilities enjoying the rights guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
• What does the Convention mean for Nova Scotians with disabilities, and how can we ensure an inclusive and accessible Nova Scotia?

Panelists:
• David Shannon - Director and CEO, NS Human Rights Commission
• Steve Estey - Chair, International Committee, Council of Canadians with Disabilities
• Archibald Kaiser - Professor, Schulich School of Law
• Christine Ogaranko - Principal Researcher, Mental Health and Human Rights Evaluation Project, Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Sheila Wildeman - Professor, Schulich School of Law
• Anne MacRae - Executive Director, Disabled Persons Commission
• Anna MacQuarrie - Human Rights Officer, Inclusion International
• Moderator: Ann Divine - Manager, Race Relations, Equity & Inclusion: NS Human Rights Commission

Presented March 6, 2013.

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