Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Abstract

At this session, an esteemed panel of speakers discuss: • How has Canada committed to the equality and full social inclusion of persons with disabilities? • Are persons with disabilities enjoying the rights guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? • What does the Convention mean for Nova Scotians with disabilities, and how can we ensure an inclusive and accessible Nova Scotia?

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Healthcare innovation and challenges Canadian Policy and Governance Disability Rights and Representation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity

DOI: 10.4135/9781483346663.n124