[Nfbmo] Fw: NCD Statement on Failed CRPD Ratification Vote in the Senate

[McMahon, Cory J]

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From: "Lawrence Carter-Long for the National Council on Disability" 
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Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 2:31 PM
Subject: NCD Statement on Failed CRPD Ratification Vote in the Senate


NCD Statement on Failed CRPD Ratification Vote in the Senate

WASHINGTON, DC – The Chairman of the National Council on Disability (NCD), 
an independent federal agency, expressed his deep disappointment that the 
United States Senate fell short of the votes needed to pass the resolution 
for ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons 
with Disabilities (CRPD).

“Yesterday, the United States had an opportunity to join more than 120 
countries in a unified commitment to protect the rights of people with 
disabilities around the globe. It is deeply disappointing the Senate chose 
not to do so at this time. The CRPD was conceived with the same goals as the 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): to empower individuals with 
disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and 
inclusion and integration into all aspects of society,” said Jonathan Young, 
NCD Chairman. “Through the development phase of the treaty and our support 
throughout the process, NCD has proudly encouraged the adoption of the same 
protections Americans with disabilities enjoy because of the ADA to other 
nations worldwide.

Almost one decade ago, the National Council on Disability kicked off U.S. 
disability community consideration of an international treaty by publishing 
a White Paper titled "Understanding the Role of an International Convention 
on the Human Rights of People with Disabilities." Since that time, NCD has 
published numerous documents and reports in support of the development, 
signature and ratification of the CRPD.

“It is devastating that the Senate did not take this leap forward with the 
same bipartisan effort the community had with the ADA in advancing the 
quality of life for people with disabilities in the U.S. and worldwide, but 
NCD will continue to recommend ratification of this historic treaty to the 
113th Congress,” added Joan Durocher, NCD's General Counsel and Director of 
Policy.

About the National Council on Disability: NCD is an independent federal 
agency of 15 Presidentially-appointed Council Members and full-time 
professional staff, who advise the President, Congress and other federal 
agencies on disability policy, programs, and practices.

Website: http://www.ncd.gov
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