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Sixth Session of the Ad Hoc Committee

1 -12 August 2005

General Assembly resolution 56/168 of 19 December 2001 established an Ad Hoc Committee "to consider proposals for a comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, based on the holistic approach in the work done in the fields of social development, human rights and non-discrimination and taking into account the recommendations of the Commission on Human Rights and the Commission for Social Development."

The Fifth Session of the Ad Hoc Committee was held in New York, from 24 January to 4 February 2005. At this session, the Ad Hoc Committee decided that it continue its work at its sixth session, to be held from 1 to 12 August 2005.

 Robert Martin's Comments (This paper has been prepared to assist self advocates who are attending the 6th Session of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Convention on Disability)

Location:

United Nations, New York

Website:

http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/index.html

[Last updated Tuesday, April 5, 2005]

1st - 4th August 2005.

Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress Inclusion: Celebrating Diversity?

This conference brings together educators/academics from all over the world and has an excellent website with all their presentations (the last conference was in 2000 which you can access at www.isec2000.org.uk). 
 
This prestigious international conference is a platform for practitioners and academics with an interest in inclusive education. The conference is an opportunity for people involved in inclusive and supportive education around the world.

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland

Website:

www.isec2005.org

[Last updated Thursday, June 16, 2005]