[wanabidii] Press Releases: Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann to Travel to Mexico

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann to Travel to Mexico 08/01/2014 07:32 PM EDT Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann to Travel to Mexico Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 1, 2014 Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann will travel to Mexico from August 4-9. Ms. Heumann will meet with a broad range of government, private sector, and civil society representatives in Mexico City to discuss issues of mutual concern related to the rights of persons with disabilities. Ms. Heumann will discuss numerous issues with Mexican counterparts, including accessibility to physical spaces; inclusive education; the implementation of legislation governing persons with disabilities; and ways to increase advocacy opportunities for disabled persons’ organizations. Ms. Heumann will draw on the experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from the disability movement in the United States and explore ways to increase international cooperation to share best practices. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520