[Ct-nfb] Update on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

[Edward]

Good Afternoon to you All,

 

 

     I am writing to let you know about the latest action on the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (CRPD).  The CRPD advances the
non-descrimination principles contained in the American's with Disabilities
Act on the world stage. Yesterday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
held a business meeting to mark up the treaty for floor action. Many
opponents of this treaty have said that it will jeopardize American
sovereignty, and that it will threaten the rights of parents of disabled
children to home school these children.  During the business meeting Senator
Barrasso, Republican from Wyoming, offered amendments to address these
issues.  Both of the Senators amendments were adopted, and are now part of
the treaty package. The Committee then voted to move the treaty out of
committee by a vote of 12-6. Many believe that a floor vote may come as
early as next week. As you know a treaty requires an affirmative vote from
two-thirds of the members voting to be ratified. We must contact every
Senate office, and urge them to support the treaty. You can be connected to
your Senator's offices by calling the capitol switch-board at 202-225-3121.
Please circulate this email to your affiliates. Please let me know if you
have any questions, and I will do my best to answer them. #Participate
Actively.  Jesse   

Jesse Hartle

National Federation of the Blind

Government Programs Specialist

Phone: 410-659-9314, Ext. 2233

Email: jhartle at nfb.org