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I forgot I had this video in my folder so I wanted to upload this. This collaboration was created way back in 2008 when I first started SmokingMonkeyVideos and I wanted to gather as many people as I could with different types of disabilities. This was done a long time ago and I apologize for not giving credit to the people who participated because I have no idea what their youtube channel names are as I cannot find the document for the video as well as the lyrics I wrote. But I will say thank you again to you all for making this video possible for raising awareness to others who have no idea what we go through every day in life. This day usually starts in November each year and the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize 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. Link me or Lick me: PrankandSpank channel www.youtube.com 1millionvideouploads channel: www.youtube.com Tweet me you twits twitter.com Facebook www.facebook.com I share face book with my wife. Tags: INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY - A YOUTUBE COLLABORATION (2008) thedeafonemanshow prankandspank People and blogs raising awareness to others who have no idea what we go through in life deaf blind tourettes down syndrome parkinsons spastic spina bifida brain tumours mobility <b>...</b>

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In many communities, to be born with a disability is seen as a tragedy. But Theresia Degener has beaten the odds and is fighting for the rights of persons with disabilities globally.

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Highlights from CSUN 2012 International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference from Yahoo! Accessibility. Blog: Accessibility.yahoo.com Facebook facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com CSUN: www.csun.edu

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DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, partnered with The Cody Unser First Step Foundation and the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter to host a one-day introduction to Adaptive Scuba Clinic for persons with disabilities. A recent pilot study supported by Unser's Foundation found that scuba offers some benefit for people with spinal cord injuries. The study found that scuba diving helped improve sensitivity to touch, muscle movement, and eased symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in persons with spinal cord injuries.

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Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, delivers the homily during the annual Mass for persons with disabilities and their caregivers at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interpreted in sign language.

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Full video with all segments related to oral health care for people with disabilities. From ACHIEVA's Disability Health Initiative. Copyright ©2011 ACHIEVA and Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council. Permission to reprint, copy and distribute this work is granted provided it is reproduced as a whole, distributed at no more than actual cost, and displays this copyright notice. Any other reproduction is strictly prohibited. This dental video is intended to provide useful oral health information for persons with disabilities and their families. All materials, including texts, graphics, images, are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for dental/diagnosis, advice, or treatment for specific conditions. All visitors should seek expert professional dental care and consult their own dentists for any specific issues or conditions. ACHIEVA does not recommend or endorse specific tests, procedures, advice, or other information found on this site and its affiliates specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the material on this site.

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A UN Human Rights Council panel discusses the rights of political participation of persons with disabilities. The panel heard a call to ensure that the rights of political participation of people with disabilities requires legal reform but also a shift in the thinking about people with disabilities as equal citizens who can make their own decisions. 1 March 2012

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"Please go and speak to one of us, to a person in your country with disabilities and make friends. Recognise that we are citizens like you with the same hopes, loves and dreams." Ronald Mccallum, Chairman of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, makes one request for his viewers in this video.

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Today's digital age has shifted traditional notions of how persons with disabilities are included in society. The principle of web accessibility will be explored in the context of educational environments. If we agree that individuals with disabilities should fully participate in today's highly interactive and real-time online education, what does it mean for the institution? What does it mean for faculty? What does it mean for staff? A great deal of national and international attention is being paid to this topic. All of these themes will be explored during a public discussion sponsored by Dartmouth's Institute for Security, Technology and Society. Dr. Cyndi Rowland is the Executive Director of WebAIM and the Technology Director of the National Center on Disability and Access to Education, both housed at Utah State University.

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Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 per cent of the world's population, according to the United Nations. Almost one-fifth of the estimated global totals of persons living with disabilities, or between 110-190 million, encounter significant difficulties. Furthermore, a quarter of the global population is directly affected by disability, as care-givers or family members. Persons with disabilities encounter many disadvantages in their societies and are often subjected to stigma and discrimination. They remain largely marginalized, disproportionately poorer, frequently unemployed and have higher rates of mortality. Furthermore, they are largely excluded from civil and political processes and are overwhelmingly voiceless in matters that affect them and their society. On Saturday December 3, we'll all be given a unique opportunity to broaden our scope of knowledge concerning the lifestyle, the challenges and the success stories that people with disabilities face on a daily basis, as we celebrate The International Day for Persons with Physical Disabilities. Here from Jamie Harris a courageous young woman who has cerebral palsy as she shares her views on life, receive additional comments from Xavier Noordermeer the executive director of Community Living Windsor who discusses the importance of societal and social inclusion for persons with a disability and finally Denise Best a legally blind woman shares her opinion on promoting the importance of understanding and <b>...</b>

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Some people with disabilities in Peru have not been allowed to vote or open bank accounts, even though the country was one of the first in the world to sign on to the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.

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In 2010, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. People First of Canada Celebrates December 3rd along with our peers all over the world. But there is still so much to do. Ratification is only one step. It is time for us to activate and urge governments and communities across Canada to be more active in following through on the promise to respect the Human Rights of our disabled citizens! Be a Game Changer... Close Institutions! Free Our People!

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United Nations, New York, 9 June 2011 - More than one billion people worldwide experience some form of disability, the United Nations and the World Bank said today in a report that calls for the elimination of barriers that often force the people with disabilities to "the margins of society." The World Report on Disability, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank, with contributions from over 380 experts, urges governments to "to step up efforts to enable access to mainstream services and to invest in specialized programmes to unlock the vast potential of people with disabilities." Full Story: www.un.org

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Backwoods adventures for people with disabilities -- how a few technical innovations can make a whole world of difference. By Claire Prosser and Corley McElwain. Here we see British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) which operates the TrailRider, an access-all-areas backwoods wheelchair, and 9Lives Adventures, which operates adrenalin tourism for people with disabilities. They are based in Vancouver and Whistler, BC, respectively. Info: www.bcmos.org, www.9livesadventures.com.

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Photosensitive epilepsy warning. Also, graphic and disturbing footage. Sign the petition from a former staff member: www.change.org Take a look at my blog, where I write about disability and autism issues: autistichoya.blogspot.com Latest news article hosted2.ap.org For an article from a liberal and progressive news site on the Judge Rotenberg Center (for everyone upset because it's Fox), see www.motherjones.com Original news article at www.myfoxboston.com -- This is NOT electrostatic or electroconvulsive therapy used for some mental disabilities such as depression or bipolar disorder. This is electric SHOCK used as a punishment. Andre was asked to take off his jacket. When he refused, staff electric shocked him and he tried to hide under a table. They dragged him out and tied him facedown to a restraint board where he was kept for seven hours without a break, and shocked a total of thirty-one times. In court, it was admitted that all but one of those electric shocks were for tensing up or screaming. If you are horrified, disgusted, and sickened by what you just watched, please contact the members of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities. There are four bills currently assigned to that committee that target the JRC. Read more about the bills (and see links to their full text) here: www.autismeducationproject.org The Senate Chair is Michael Rodrigues. Phone: 617-722-1114 Email: Michael.Rodrigues@masenate.gov The House Chair <b>...</b>

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World Disabled Day 2011 "Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development" International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize 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. It was originally called "International Day of Disabled Persons".[1] Each year the day focuses on a different issue.

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"When life gives you lemons make lemonade" is a popular adage, very much applicable in the story of two mechanics who have various physical challenges but are most preferred by motorists around Ngara area, in Nairobi. On your story this week, meet the two mechanics who have vowed that no physical challenge will hinder them from turning obstacles into opportunities ... and being the international day of persons with disabilities, here at Citizen TV, we celebrate all persons with disabilities who make up an estimated 15 percent of the world population. Here is Judy Kosgei with that story as suggested to us by Wycliffe Ouma from Dandora, Nairobi.

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This video was produced as part of the project "Encouraging increased Participation by Persons With Disabilities in the workforce in the State of Johor, Malaysia". This was a collaborative effort between Economic Palnning Unit of the Prime minister's Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Department of Social Welfare, Labour Department of Peninsular Malaysia, Johor State Economic Planning Unit and United Nations Development Programme.

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장애자의 날에 즈음하여 행사 진행 Pyongyang, June 18 (KCNA) -- An event took place at Songchon Deaf and Dumb School in South Phyongan Province on Saturday, the Day of Persons with Disabilities in the DPRK. Present at the event were officials of the CC, the Korean Federation for the Protection of the Disabled and the South Phyongan Provincial People's Committee, school teachers, pupils and their parents. Schoolchildren enjoyed amusements after mass rhythmic gymnastics. School things and living necessities were conveyed to them. Such events have been held in provinces, cities and counties throughout the country. The DPRK government pursues a policy of respecting the personality of the disabled and ensuring their socio-political rights and interests equal to other citizens. -0- North Korea Nordkorea

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For his extraordinary work in human rights advocacy for the disabled, Riku- Heikki Virtanen of Helsinki, Finland was named a 2011 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) recipient in the category of contribution to children, world peace and/or human rights. Riku-Heikki Virtanen was diagnosed with eye and ear nerve degeneration in kindergarten. Learning to live with his disability sparked his interest in a legal career. After earning his law degree, he hoped to help people in similar situations and show others that a disability cannot stop someone from accomplishing their goals. At 27, he graduated as one the first deaf and blind attorneys in the world. Virtanen stepped up to the challenge of becoming an ambassador for people living with disability. He shared his experiences studying and navigating through daily life with schools, decision makers, health professionals and the media. He collaborates with both the UN Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the World Federation of the Deafblind. As a motivated advocate, he is also involved with the Finnish Deaf-Blind Association and the Threshold Association, a human rights organization that promotes the rights of persons with disabilities. Virtanen provides strong peer support for those living with disabilities and their families. He sets a strong example for individuals that, despite physical challenges, with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.

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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international treaty that promotes quality of life, choice and inclusion of people with disabilities. It protects fundamental rights and advances respect for persons with disabilities as part of the human family. California's Department of Developmental Services Consumer Advisory Committee showcase the importance of "Living the CRPD Treaty" to advance basic human rights, dignity and autonomy, including the freedom to make one's own choices. Californians' with disabilities and their families describe lives that reflect CRPD's purpose: advancing a world free of discrimination with full participation by persons with disabilities in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and civic arenas. The Board Resource Center is about Making Complex Ideas Simple. We adapt complicated written materials and/or difficult-to-understand ideas to develop meaningful tools and trainings that can benefit a range of participants. Specializing in organizational development, community partnerships, facilitation and multi-media products, our work creates avenues for people with diverse abilities to live quality lives and contribute to their communities. BRC training and publication methods include use of plain language, innovative graphic design, coaching and community engagement. All our efforts reflect a customized approach to meet the needs and interests of individuals, organizations and government entities we serve. For more <b>...</b>

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In September 2011, the World population hit the 7 billion mark. A tenth of this world population are people living with disabilities, the World Health Organization estimates. Here at home in means that there are about 4 Million Kenyans with disability. One of them is 46 year old " Njeri" deaf sex worker for over 16 years now. Persons with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive health needs as everyone else. Yet this section of the population often faces barriers to information and services in these areas. Ignorance and cultural practices continue to hinder people with disabilities progress towards accessing important services in life. Disabled people are distinctly disadvantaged when it comes to information and access to the tools which fight HIV and AIDS. In this three part series "Taken for Granted", our journalist Violet Otindo spent time with people with disabilities and filed this story

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To mark the International Day for Disabled Persons, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin joined the International Labour Organization to call for decent work for disabled persons. "Let's make decent work a reality for all," she signs.

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n September 2011, the World population hit the 7 billion mark. A tenth of this world population are people living with disabilities, the World Health Organization estimates. Here at home in means that there are about 4 Million Kenyans with disability. One of them is 46 year old " Njeri" deaf sex worker for over 16 years now. Persons with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive health needs as everyone else. Yet this section of the population often faces barriers to information and services in these areas. Ignorance and cultural practices continue to hinder people with disabilities progress towards accessing important services in life. Disabled people are distinctly disadvantaged when it comes to information and access to the tools which fight HIV and AIDS. In this three part series "Taken for Granted", our journalist Violet Otindo spent time with people with disabilities and filed this story

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In an increasingly challenging business economy, companies are finding it more difficult to hire and retain skilled employees. Businesses nationwide have turned to a relatively untapped talent pool to help them increase profit margins while at the same time improve their public image. In this video, we reveal the six circles of success to profiting, by hiring workers with disabilities Based on Earnworks.com / ODEP Business Case for Hiring Persons with Disabilities CONTACT INFORMATION for LOUISIANA Louisiana Workforce Development/Vocational Rehabilitation/Employer Services: www.laworks.net Louisiana Workforce Development/Veterans Services: www.laworks.net Employer Resources Site Regarding Employing Persons with Disabilities: www.earnworks.com Job Accommodations Network: www.jan.wvu.edu Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network: www.latan.org Independent Living Regional Contacts and Centers for Persons with Disabilities www.ilru.org Louisiana Governor's Office of Disability Affairs: www.goda.la.gov Louisiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant -- Work Pays Resources Site www.work-pays.org Louisiana 2-1-1 (Linking People and Resources): www.louisiana211.org CREDITS A production sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant -- 2011 Based on Earnworks.com / ODEP Business Case for Hiring Persons with Disabilities Anchor: Gerardo Davila Executive Producer: Terri Brock Axelson, Centerpoint Community Services/Louisiana 2-1-1, and the <b>...</b>

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Sailability Gold Coast is based at Southport Yacht Club, Sailing Squadron at 1 Marina Ct, Hollywell We sail between Southport Yacht Club, Sailing Squadron, Hollywell and Crab Island on the Southport Broadwater. Volunteers are always required & sailing experience is not a must. There are multiple tasks required to assist people with disabilities to sail. Come down and see us. You will find volunteering with Sailability an enriching experience and very good fun as well. The principle aim of Sailability Gold Coast is to facilitate sailing and boating activities, in all forms, for people with disabilities. Sometimes due to bad weather, sailing can be cancelled, so be sure to ring 0405 199 934 to check. If there is no sailing, volunteers will be present to allow you to use the facilities. The sport of sailing has given added meaning to the words freedom and fun for a person with diminished capabilities be they physical, intellectual or both. This is the experience we hope to give to all persons regardless of their ability. Our program encourages people to sail solo in our dinghies or as a crew member on our yachts. Please browse through our site to see how much fun we have and learn how we can help you or your relative/friend with a disability to enjoy a new challenge

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Abridged Version - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability California Human Rights Forum: We believe human rights are universal and must be based on dignity and respect for all persons, including persons with disabilities. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is a treaty that promotes quality of life, choice and inclusion of people with disabilities. The California Department of Developmental Services - Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) invited Kathy Guernsey, Education and Outreach Director of the US International Council on Disabilities to lead a California statewide Human Rights Forum for advocates and community members to discuss the CRPD and its relevance to everyday life. Kathy links basic human rights to the treaty that increases awareness and application in plain language. The forum and video was a volunteer effort by all participants; USICD, CA DDS, Board Resource Center and statewide advocates. The CAC believes that knowing your rights and applying them to everyday life is important for everyone. In order to live by their motto, My Life, My Way, members wanted to understand more about our basic rights as human beings. In partnership with the Board Resource Center, the CAC conducted a Human Rights forum through which this CRPD DVD and booklet were produced to educate more people about the significance of the treaty and human rights. Using their decision-making process called Think-Plan-Do, the CAC examined CRPD concepts and <b>...</b>

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Türkçe/İngilizce altyazıları görmek ve yazı büyüklüğünü ayarlamak için videonun altındaki CC butonuna tıklayınız. Click the CC button under the video to see the Turkish/English captions and to change the font size. Sabancı Vakfı Fark Yaratanlar Programı, Engelliler Haftası'nda engellilerin güçlenmesi ve topluma katılmaları için çalışan Fark Yaratanlar'ın anıldığı özel bir bölüm yayınladı. Özel bölümde, engellilerin sanat ve spor yoluyla topluma katılmalarına destek olan, Otizmli çocuklar için çalışan, Down Sendromlu gençler için istihdam olanağı sağlayan, engellerden oluşan tabuları yıkmak için mücadele eden Fark Yaratanlar'ın öykülerini hatırlıyoruz. Sabanci Foundation's "Turkey's Changemakers" special episode features Changemakers that focus on promoting the empowerment and civic participation of persons with disabilities. In this episode, we share the stories of Changemakers who see no barriers and work in pursuit of equality in all realms of life; whether it be sports and art; employment opportunities for youth with Down Syndrome or physical accessibility.

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Larry Goldberg (National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM)) "Accessibility in a Multimedia World" Larry Goldberg is the founder and director of the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) at Boston's public broadcaster WGBH. For more than a decade he directed WGBH's Media Access Group and its Caption Center and Descriptive Video Service and now focuses on research and development, public policy initiatives and strategic partnerships for global impact. He is a leader in the international effort to assure that the design and implementation of new technologies meet the needs of people with disabilities and other populations who lack access. He led development of the specifications for digital television closed captioning in the US and was awarded a patent in 1996 for "Rear Window™," the first closed-captioning system for movie theaters and theme parks. He has developed dozens of innovative R&D projects for full inclusion in such fields as online education and digital publishing, mobile devices and mobile media, in-flight entertainment, home media networks, Web-based media, theatrical motion pictures, museums and theme parks, and many others. Larry regularly briefs Congressional and regulatory agencies on barriers and opportunities in new and emerging media. He consults and writes about the needs of people with disabilities for many publications and national advisory boards and served on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC <b>...</b>

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report, from voaspecialenglish.com | http New estimates show that more than one billion people have a physical or mental disability. Experts say almost one-fifth of them experience serious difficulties in their daily lives as a result of their disability. And disability rates are increasing as populations get older and more people get long-term conditions, like heart disease and diabetes. The estimates are in a report from the World Health Organization and the World Bank. The World Report on Disability says few countries do enough to meet the needs of the disabled. They face problems like discrimination and a lack of health care and other services. They have higher poverty rates and lower education levels than other people. This is true in both rich and poor countries. Cindy Lewis is the director of programs for an organization called Mobility International USA. Ms. Lewis says people with disabilities helped write the new report. One of its messages is that people with disabilities should not only receive services -- they should also help design and provide them. Ms. Lewis says that way they can become decision makers and policy makers. "People with disabilities are a huge and untapped resource for governments, communities [and] development programs. And that is a big problem that we are working on addressing." Ms. Lewis says in many countries, people with disabilities are organizing to support disability rights. "It's a very <b>...</b>

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Mercy Ships exists to help patients like Abel. He had an extremely debilitating disability, and after 6 operations performed by volunteer surgeons onboard the Africa Mercy, we were able to make his legs straight. We honor Abel's courage on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He has a bright future ahead: eliminating his disability was simply the first step.

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Nikki talks about her busy life. She is going to college, raising a son and looking for a meaningful relationship.

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