3/5 Canada builds more institutions while claiming to support disability rights. But we know these violate Article 19 of the CRPD.

Community inclusion isn't optional - it's a human right.

#CSFCRPD #COSP18

Our CEO Krista Carr just delivered powerful remarks at #COSP18 Civil Society Forum, calling out how discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities is disguised as progress in Canada.

Watch her full speech here: youtu.be/Ll1yr_0RPPU

#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD 🧵

5/5 "Civil society, we are called to be human rights defenders. We have a responsibility to do so even if it isn't popular."

Thank you Krista for your courageous leadership.

Together, we'll keep fighting for real inclusion.
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD #COSP18

First up today, before CoSP even officially starts tomorrow, is the Civil Society Forum (#CSFCRPD). Here, representatives of Organizations of People with Disabilities from all around the world will share experiences, discuss what’s working or not, and goals.

Inclusion Canada’s President, Moira Wilson gave a powerful address today to the Civil Society Forum at the United Nations.

Moira’s remarks were from the heart and from the mother of Michael, her son, a person with an intellectual disability.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DZw...

#CSFCRPD #CRPD20

Our CEO Elaine Teague shared her reflections from the UN COSP in New York.

Elaine covers Ireland's EU Council Presidency opportunity, to the promises and risks of AI and AT, to the testimony of disabled people living in conflict zones.

Read: rebrand.ly/sj3smba