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

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 China and Vietnam 04/16/2014 11:03 AM EDT Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann to Travel to China and Vietnam Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 16, 2014 Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann will travel to Beijing and Guangzhou, China, from April 18-26 and to Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 26-30. Ms. Heumann will meet with a broad range of government, private sector, and civil society representatives in both countries to discuss issues of mutual concern related to the rights of persons with disabilities. Ms. Heumann will discuss with Chinese and Vietnamese counterparts issues such as accessibility to physical spaces; inclusive education; access to stable and productive employment; well-written legislation governing persons with disabilities that is effectively implemented and enforced; and the ability of disabled persons’ organizations to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. 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

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