Disability Matters

Disability Matters Conference - Making the Convention Real

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Hi everyone, we've just posted a bunch of STUNNING photos on Facebook, taken during Conference by our very talented University of Otago photographer, Sharron Bennett. https://t.co/uUXA1ZecUV

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

The Access Alliance is calling on our new government to introduce mandatory and enforceable accessibility laws. Sign the open letter for cross-party support now and get in touch with Áine Kelly-Costello to learn how individuals can get involved. https://t.co/g4SRuQZtav

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Don't forget, it's Disability Pride week! Make sure to check out the Facebook page for all the exciting events going on. 30th Nov - 5th Dec #DisabilityMattersOtago #disabilitypridenz

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Are you or your organisation interested in purchasing coffee that supports people with disabilities into training and employment in Mexico and Aotearoa NZ? Hook us up with your details and we'll be in touch! #DisabilityMattersOtago

[GeorgeJulian @GeorgeJulian]

It's not just having the rights, or being able to understand them, its about being able to exercise them - need individual and systemic advocacy - Sarah Gordon #DisabilityMattersOtago key point

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Ron's advice for reporting to the CRPD Committee in Geneva 1)be simple and clear 2)show how it is affecting lives 3)refer to data and empirical work (but don't put this in the report itself!) 4)give solutions 5)work together 6)be brief. - @WarrenForsterNZ #disabilitymattersotago

[Alexia Black @AlexiaBlack101]

Final Keynote shook the earth. Dr Sarah Gordon "the abolishment of compulsory treatment does not equate to the abandonment of support" #DisabilityMattersOtago

[B Ferguson @fergfam5]

NZ might be socially minded but it’s not Human Rights minded #DisabilityMattersOtago #CRPD #humanRights #DrSarahGordon

[Warren Forster @WarrenForsterNZ]

#DisabilityMattersOtago Dr Sarah Gordon: “The abolishment of compulsory treatment does not equate to the abandonment of support”

[Warren Forster @WarrenForsterNZ]

#DisabilityMattersOtago Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Wow! Thank you Dr Sarah Gordon for your insightful, heartwrenching, funny and informative presentation. Thank you for your wisdom and for sharing with us today #disabilitymattersotago

[Warren Forster @WarrenForsterNZ]

#DisabilityMattersOtago Dr Sarah Gordon. Let’s rename the convention the rights of persons WHO EXPERIENCE disability. Great point.

[Gareth Treharne @gjtreharne]

Áine Kelly-Costello speaking about being a disabled activist: Experiences of a blind university student #DisabilityMattersOtago

[Warren Forster @WarrenForsterNZ]

#DisabilityMattersOtago Dr Sarah Gordon Making the Convention Real. Final keynote speaker! Introduced by our own Dr Brigit Mirfin-Veitch.

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Morning all! Are you interested learning more about the HRC reporting process at the UN? Learn more by clicking the link below. Erin Gough from the HRC will also be available today at Conference to answer any questions you have. https://t.co/83EIKuDabJ

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Local band Tempo playing some sweet tunes after dinner. The dance floor is cranking! #DisabilityMattersOtago

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Time to let our hair down, put our dancing shoes on and enjoy each other's company at the Conference dinner. See you there! #disabilitymattersotago

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Conference Committee Chair, Gill Rutherford, gives a heartfelt summary of a profoundly moving day. Thank you all. A day of so many emotions, frustrations, inspiration, motivation and the sharing of knowledge and experience. #disabilitymattersotago

[Disability Matters @DMotago2017]

Inclusion is everyone's business, but it is NOT business as usual. - R. Slee #disabilitymattersotago

[Warren Forster @WarrenForsterNZ]

#DisabilityMattersOtago Roger Slee: who’s in, who’s out, how come (who decides and on what basis), what are we going to do about it?