Latest Updates and Alerts
CRPD Position of Candidates Competing for Election to U.S. Senate in 2016
USICD has been surveying candidates in open races for election to the U.S. Senate regarding their position on ratification of the international "Disabilities Treaty," the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Not all candidates have responded, but new responses are still coming in. The information we have is listed below. We will continue to update this information as feasible.
- If we have marked a candidate as "Yes," this means the candidate has made it clear that they support U.S. ratification of the CRPD.
- If we have marked a candidate as "No," this means the candidate has made it clear that they oppose U.S. ratification of the CRPD.
- If we have marked a candidate as "Awaiting Response," this means we have reached out to their staff to inquire about their current position on the CRPD and are still waiting for their response.
Have the Senatorial candidates for your state not yet responded to our question? Please contact them and ask them to answer USICD's question on where they stand on US ratification of the CRPD!
Alabama
Richard Shelby (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Ron Crumpton (D) - Yes
Alaska
Lisa Murkowski (R) - Voted Yes in 2012; Yes
Ray Metacalfe (D) - Awaiting Response
Arizona
John McCain (R) - Yes
Ann Kirkpatrick (D) - Awaiting Response
Arkansas
John Boozman (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Conner Eldrige (D) - Awaiting Response
California
Kamala Harris (D) - Yes
Loretta Sanchez (D) - Awaiting Response
Colorado
Michael Bennet (D) - Voted Yes in 2012; awaiting response
Darryl Glenn (R) - No
Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal (D) - Voted Yes in 2012; awaiting responseting
Dan Carter (R) - Awaiting Response
Florida
Patrick Murphy (D) - Awaiting Response
Marco Rubio (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Georgia
Johnny Isakson (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting Response
Jim Barksdale (D) - Awaiting Response
Hawaii
Brian Schatz (D) - Awaiting Response
John Carroll (R) - Awaiting Response
Illinois
Tammy Duckworth (D) - Yes
Mark Kirk (R) - Yes
Iowa
Chuck Grassley (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Patty Judge (D) - Awaiting Response
Indiana
Evan Bayh (D) - Awaiting Response
Todd Young (R) - Awaiting Response
Kansas
Jerry Moran (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Patrick Wiesener (D) -Awaiting Response
Kentucky
Rand Paul (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Jim Gray (D) - Awaiting Response
Maryland
Kathy Szeliga (R) - Awaiting Response
Chris Van Hollen (D) - Yes
Missouri
Roy Blunt (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Jason Kander (D) - Yes
Nevada
Joe Heck (R) - Awaiting Response
Catherine Masto (D) - Awaiting Response
New Hampshire
Kelly Ayotte (R) - Yes
Maggie Hassan (D) - Yes
New York
Check Schumer (D) - Voted Yes in 2012, awaiting response
Wendy Long (R) - Awaiting Response
North Carolina
Richard Burr (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Deborah Ross (D) - Awaiting Response
Ohio
Rob Portman (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Ted Strickland (D) - Yes
Oklahoma
James Lankford (R) - Awaiting Response
Mike Workman (D) - Awaiting Response
Oregon
Ron Wyden (D) - Awaiting Response
Mark Callahan (R) - Awaiting Response
Pennsylvania
Katie McGinty (D) - Yes
Pat Toomey (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
South Carolina
Tim Scott (R) - Awaiting Response
Thomas Dixon (D) - Yes
South Dakota
John Thune (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Jay Williams (D) - Awaiting Response
Washington
Patty Murray (D) - Yes
Chris Vance (R) - Awaiting Response
Wisconsin
Russ Feingold (D) - Yes
Ron Johnson (R) - Voted No in 2012; awaiting response
Vermont
Patrick Leahy - Yes
Scott Miline - Awaiting Response
If you’re new to the CRPD, learn the basics in this one-page flyer at http://bit.ly/CRPD1Pager
If you have questions about this initiative, please contact president@usicd.org
USICD Executive Director's Statement on CRPD at NCD
In April 2013, USICD Executive Director David Morrissey presented public comment at a hearing for the National Council on Disability (NCD) about how they should engage with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. Morrissey requested that NCD help to combat the campaign of misinformation about the treaty and provide education on why the treaty is important to the American disability community. He also shared quotes from disability leaders abroad who emphasized the need for U.S. ratification:
By ratifying the CRPD, the United States can share the American experience of protecting and promoting disability rights with the world. Our influence is sorely needed. The world’s people with disabilities look to the United States on this issue. Hear these voices calling for U.S. ratification:
From Mongolia: “Many countries see US action in human rights as an example. We, persons with disabilities, always take examples from the United States. If the US ratifies the CRPD that will have a huge impact in other countries and will facilitate our advocacy.” Ya.Avirmed, Aivuun NGO for Persons with Disabilities, Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia
From Trinidad: “US disability rights laws are the standard bearer and the fact that the United States Senate is taking steps to ratify the CRPD is further evidence of the importance of this treaty.” Debbie McKell, Trinidad and Tobago Paralympic Committee
Calls for Ratification and Archived News Stories
Activists with Disabilities Demand U.S. Ratification of Disability Treaty!
October 31, 2014
In this six-minute video, advocates demand that the U.S. Senate ratify the "Disability Treaty" (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD)!
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) letter of support on CRPD to Senators
July 23, 2014
Source: Gary Shapiro President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Opening Doors to People With Disabilities Worldwide
July 23, 2014
Source: Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Republican Senators Urge Call for CRPD Ratification
June 4, 2014
Source: Mark Kirk, U.S. Senator For Illinois
Ratify the Disability Treaty: Carrie H. Nolan
May 27, 2014
Source: Carrie H. Nolan
MS patient's view
May 26, 2014
Source: John Platt
Senator Rubio and the CRPD
April 29, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Why Do Seniors Vote For Republicans?
April 28, 2014
Source: Germantown Now (Maryland)
Dole's legacy: Towering and still growing
April 26, 2014
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal
The CRPD and an Idea
April 25, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
UN: People With Disabilities Free To Make Own Decisions
April 23, 2014
Source: Disability Scoop
The CRPD and Ukraine
April 23, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Bob Dole is back in Kansas, running for nothing, but running hard
April 22, 2014
Source: Washington Post
Senator Heller and the CRPD
April 18, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Senator Burr and the CRPD By Patricia Morrissey
April 17, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Senator Boozman and the CRPD
April 17, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
The International Disability Treaty
April 15, 2014
Source: Wheelchair Traveling (Blog)
Disability Matters with Wade Henderson
April 15, 2014
Source: Disability Matters
The Senate Can Pass A Treaty To Protect Fish But Not One To Protect Disability Rights
April 11, 2014
Source: Think Progress
Fish and the CRPD
April 11, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
A Life Deserved
April 7, 2014
Source: Baltimore Sun
Senator Santorum and the CRPD
April 7, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Sarah Garrecht Gassen: US must continue leading on rights for the disabled
April 3, 2014
Source: Arizona Daily Star
Senator Harkin and the CRPD
April 2, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Panel discusses global disability rights
March 28, 2014
Source: ASU News
The CRPD and Senate Process
March 25, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
The U.S. and the CRPD: An Interview with USICD President Marca Bristo
March 25, 2014
Source: Nation of Change
The $64,000 Question
March 24, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
The Senate refuses to lend support for people with disabilities
March 22, 2014
Source: The News Journal (Delaware)
A Video Is Worth a Thousand Words: Amy Purdy Inspires
March 19, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Why the U.S. Refuses to Ratify the U.N. Disabilities Treaty
March 18, 2014
Source: Nation of Change
U.S. signature absent from U.N. disability convention, celebrated at Paralympic Games
March 13, 2014
Source: PBS NewsHour
Paralympics chance to champion rights of disabled
March 13, 2014
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
White House, faith leaders, discuss disability
March 12, 2014
Source: ABP News
New Jersey’s Robert Menendez Named National MS Society 2013 U.S. Senator of the Year
March 12, 2014
Source: PressCloud
The CRPD and Reality
March 10, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
The CRPD and Senator Johanns
March 8, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
Sen. Mark Kirk: Let’s cheer on athletes with disabilities
March 6, 2014
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Can Tom Harkin Be Persuaded to Un-Retire?
March 3, 2014
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
What Does Ron Johnson Have Against Veterans ?
March 3, 2014
Source: Germantown Now (Wisconsin)
Sen. Roberts, please
March 1, 2014
Source: Kansas City Star
Why the U.S. needs to join the U.N. on disability rights
February 28, 2014
Source: Seattle Times
Moran, Roberts should support treaty on disabilities
February 28, 2014
Source: Wichita Eagle (Kansas)
The CRPD and Senator Blunt
February 27, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
St. Louis Athletes Go For Gold In Paralympics, Concerns Persist Over Disability Rights Abroad
February 26, 2014
Source: St. Louis Public Radio – St. Louis On The Air (Missouri)
The CRPD and Senator Isakson
February 25, 2014
Source: http://www.wecandothisifwetry.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-crpd-and-senator-isakson.html
US Senate should ratify disabilities treaty
February 24, 2014
Source: Religion News Service
A Republican Schism Engulfs Protections for the Disabled
February 23, 2014
Source: Bloomberg View
Two Suggestions Whose Time Has Come
February 21, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try (Blog)
The Least We Can Do
February 19, 2014
Source: New York Times
Making inclusion a reality
February 19, 2014
Source: Washington Jewish Week
Senator Flake and the CRPD
February 13, 2014
Source: We Can Do This If We Try
letters to the Editor support CRPD
February 10, 2014
Source: America The National Catholic Review
Jewish activists lobby for disabled
February 7, 2014
Source: JTA The Global Jewish News Source
Rep. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to the Paralympic Games in Sochi
February 7, 2014
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Hero Mistreated
February 3, 2014
Source: Times-Tribune (Pennsylvania)
A.D.A. Writ Large
January 31, 2014
Source: America Magazine (Letter to the Editor)
False information abounds about treaty modeled on ADA
January 30, 2014
Source: The Mountain Echo (Missouri)
#SOTU: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
January 27, 2014
Source: Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
USICD ED David Morrissey speaks with USAID at the Science & Human Rights Coalition Meeting: Disability Rights
January 27, 2014
Source: American Association for the Advancement of Science
U.N. treaties benefit America
January 25, 2014
Source: The Gazette (Iowa)
Open letter to Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) on Disabilities Treaty vote
January 22, 2014
Source: The Hill
Ratify the U.N. Disabilities Treaty
January 20, 2014
Source: US News & World Report
Lawrence: Disability treaty needs support
January 20, 2014
Source: Times Free-Press (Tennessee)
Speak up for rights of disabled veterans
January 12, 2014
Source: The Tennessean
Video: UN Disability Treaty Faces Battle in US Senate
January 10, 2014
Source: Voice of America
US Jesuits urge passage of UN disabilities treaty
January 9, 2014
Source: The Hill
Dignity of the Disabled
January 8, 2014
Source: America Magazine
Why tech is a double-edged sword for human rights
January 5, 2014
Source: CNN
5 most vital foreign policy moves for the US in 2014
January 5, 2014
Source: Courier-Journal (Kentucky)
Grassley should back the disabilities treaty
January 3, 2014
Source: Press-Citizen (Iowa)
Leading by example can restore America's global luster
January 2, 2014
Source: The Intelligencer
Treaty on Disability Rights
December 26, 2013
Source: New York Times
A chance for U.S. leadership that starts at home
December 24, 2013
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Disabilities Advocate and Expert on Why Equality Matters
December 18, 2013
Source: International Foundation on Electoral Systems
Local View: Ratify human rights treaties
December 11, 2013
Source: Journal Star (Nebraska)
Vets to Congress: #FinishThe4
December 10, 2013
Source: Huffington Post
Honor the legacy of my father, Christopher Reeve
December 9, 2013
Source: Los Angeles Times
David Rundle: Senators should back U.N. disability treaty
December 8, 2013
Source: Wichita Eagle (Kansas)
Treaty for disabled is needed by all
December 6, 2013
Source: The Daily Progress
Susan Rice: Obama Administration leads on human rights
December 6, 2013
Source: San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Meet Harry Olmstead
December 5, 2013
Source: Press-Citizen (Iowa)
Treaty is important to us all
December 5, 2013
Source: Ahwatukee Foothills News (Arizona)
Empowering the Intellectually Disabled Through Sport
December 4, 2013
Source: Huffington Post
Protect the rights of the disabled
December 4, 2013
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal (Kansas)
Join the USBLN® in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Appealing to the U.S. Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2013
Source: US Business Leadership Network
The Disabilities Treaty: Right Treaty, Right Time, Right for America
December 2, 2013
Source: Huffington Post
Why we must pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Opinion
December 2, 2013
Source: Star-Ledger (New Jersey)
Differently Abled, Not Disabled
December 2, 2013
Source: PLOS
Ratify convention to break down global barriers for the disabled
December 1, 2013
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Deborah Kendrick commentary: People with disabilities can be thankful for how far we’ve come
December 1, 2013
Source: Columbus Dispatch
Letter to the Editor: Disabilities treaty should be ratified
November 30, 2013
Source: Suburban News (New Jersey)
Letters to the editor: 11/29: U.S. can still improve conditions for disabled
November 29, 2013
Source: Poughkeepsie Journal (New York)
A treaty that needs to pass
November 26, 2013
Source: Daily Herald
A chance to rewrite history for the disabled: Editorial
November 25, 2013
Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger
Sen. Ron Johnson should support disabilities treaty
November 25, 2013
Source: Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel
Treaty is important to all Americans
November 25, 2013
Source: East Valley Tribune
How to Do Right by the Disabled
November 24, 2013
Source: New York Times
Ratifying the Disabilities Treaty Will Keep the U.S. Exceptional
November 21, 2013
Source: Roll Call
Ratify treaty on disabled
November 21, 2013
Source: The Register-Guard
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power at POLITICO's Women Rule Event
November 21, 2013
Source: Politico
Supporting US ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
November 21, 2013
Source: Microsoft on the Issues
Protecting My Disabled Brother Abroad
November 21, 2013
Source: PolicyMic
Right-Wingers Again Try to Scuttle UN Convention on Rights of Disabled
November 21, 2013
Source: RH Reality Check
Beyond the Treaty--A Connected Community
November 21, 2013
Source: Friends of ATIA Newsletter - November 2013
Corker should support treaty
November 21, 2013
Source: Times Free-Press (Tennessee -- Letter to the Editor)
California -- Letter to the Editor
November 21, 2013
Source: The Davis Enterprise
Secretary Kerry's Opening Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and related CRPD Links
November 21, 2013
Advancing Equal Technology Access Rights to People with Disabilities
November 21, 2013
Source: IBM Research
Robert Menendez: Senate has a second chance on disabilities treaty
November 20, 2013
Source: The Commercial Appeal
Editorial: Ratify equality measure
November 20, 2013
Source: Carroll County Times
Why the U.S. Must Lead on Disabilities Treaty
November 20, 2013
Source: The Great Debate, Bill Frist
Robert Menendez: Senate has chance to right a wrong on disabilities
November 20, 2013
Source: Tallahassee.com
Ratify treaty for disabled
November 20, 2013
Source: Casper Star-Tribune
Sleeper Alert: Disabilities Treaty May Rise Anew in the Senate
November 19, 2013
Source: Roll Call
Watch State Department Virtual town Hall on the Disability Treaty
November 19, 2013
Source: U.S. Department of State
Interview w/ Samantha Power
November 18, 2013
Source: MSNBC Morning Joe
U.S. can help protect people with disabilities worldwide
November 18, 2013
Source: NJ.com
Samantha Power on Iran nuke talks and Disability Treaty
November 15, 2013
Source: CBS This Morning
Miss. senators should back disability pact
November 15, 2013
Source: The Clarion-Ledger
The entrepreneurs of outrage
November 14, 2013
Source: The Washington Post
RID Supports Ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
November 13, 2013
Why we need to pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
November 13, 2013
Source: The Hill
Disabilities Treaty Is a Journey, Not a Destination
November 12, 2013
Source: Huff Post
Local View: Time to ratify the disability treaty By Mike Schafer
November 10, 2013
Source: Journal-Star
Cooperative Progress on Disability Rights is Needed
November 8, 2013
Source: Huff Post
TREATY: TIME TO RATIFY! (actually it should already have happened!)
November 8, 2013
Source: Fox News Insider
US Senate revives UN disability treaty, fate uncertain
November 7, 2013
Source: Agence France-Presse
Judaism decrees we must ensure the rights of people with disabilities
November 7, 2013
Source: Arizona Jewish Post (Opinion)
Action Alert!
November 6, 2013
Source: The Autism Acceptance Project
Kirk, Duckworth promote treaty on rights of disabled
November 5, 2013
Source: Chicago Tribune
The Great Debate
November 5, 2013
Source: Reuters
Let’s Be a Voice With People Who Have Disabilities
November 5, 2013
Source: Sojourners
Shaheen: Senate Should Pass Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
November 5, 2013
Source: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (Press Release)
Senator Kirk Testifies at Foreign Relations Committee: Our Soldiers Are Victors, Not Victims
November 5, 2013
Source: kirk.senate.gov
Kerry Reviving Administration Push for UN Disabilities Treaty
November 5, 2013
Source: PJ Media
America Protects the Disabled- Why not the world?
November 5, 2013
Source: AZCentral.com
Kuwait backs efforts to implement ICESCR locally, internationally
November 5, 2013
Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War Veteran, Urges Congress to Ratify Disabilities Treaty
November 5, 2013
Source: Huffington Post
Sen. Menendez: Treaty would promote the rights of Americans with disabilities
November 5, 2013
Source: PBS News Hour
Andrea Mitchell Reports CRPD
November 5, 2013
Source: MSNBC
90 Seconds of Your Time Can Change the World -- Click the "Take Action!" Link
September 25, 2013
Source: Source America
Senate should ratify U.N. treaty on the disabled
September 25, 2013
Source: Los Angeles Times
Key to Post-2015: Hold Donors to Account
September 23, 2013
Source: Disability Rights Fund
RID Celebrates International Week of the Deaf
September 23, 2013
Source: RID
1 comments Defending the rights of those with disabilities on a global scale: David Sutherland
September 22, 2013
Source: Cleveland.com
Michelle Kwan Calls for Ratification of the Disability Treaty
September 18, 2013
Source: US International Council on Disabilities
GUEST COLUMN: A chance to do right by people with disabilities, veterans and businesses
September 4, 2013
Source: Rome News-Tribune
AHEAD Editorial on CRPD Ratification
September 4, 2013
Source: Association on Higher Education and Disability
National Association of the Deaf and WFD Organiza to Support the CRPD
August 29, 2013
Source: National Association of the Deaf
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki Uirges American Legion to Support CRPD
August 29, 2013
Source: The American Legion
CRPD Facebook Page
August 20, 2013
The U.S. Senate Must Ratify the UN Disability Treaty
August 15, 2013
Source: Moving maryland Forward network
Global disabilities treaty needs support
August 14, 2013
Source: Kansas City Star Opinion
Why Liz supports the CRPD
August 13, 2013
Source: Association of University Centers on Disabilities
It's time to Ratify the Disability Treaty
August 12, 2013
Source: Global Studies at University of Delaware
Video Message: The Disabilities Treaty--It's Time For Action
August 9, 2013
Source: U.S. Department of State
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
August 9, 2013
Source: Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition
AAPD Interns Call for CRPD Ratification
August 5, 2013
Source: AAPD
US Has a Second Chance on Human Righs Issue
July 30, 2013
Source: Andrew Park
Ratify it - Indiana
July 30, 2013
Source: South Bend Tribune
Advocates Rally for Second Chance on Disability Treaty
July 27, 2013
Source: Kansas City infoZine
US: Expand Protections for People With Disabilities
July 26, 2013
Source: Human Rights Watch
CELEBRATING ENFORCEMENT OF THE ADA: AN ANNIVERSARY WEEK BLOG
July 26, 2013
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Groups rally on Capitol Hill, pressure Senate to ratify Disability Treaty
July 25, 2013
Source: Examiner.com
The Disabilities Treaty: Opening the World to Americans with Disabilities
July 23, 2013
Source: U.S. State Department
US Has Second Chance On Human Rights Issue
July 22, 2013
Source: Andrew Park Weblog
John Kerry: Our disabled deserve access abroad
July 21, 2013
Source: USA Today
Stevie Wonder Video Supporting the CRPD
July 19, 2013
Source: United Nations
A Second Chance for the World’s Disabled
July 18, 2013
Source: NY Times
Joyce welcomes Mark Johnson
July 16, 2013
Source: Voice America
U.S. should take lead in passing disability treaty
July 13, 2013
Source: Clarion Ledger (Mississippi)
Disabilities treaty’s ratification promotes U.S. values worldwide
July 12, 2013
Source: The Journal Gazetter
If Not Now, When?
July 12, 2013
Source: Reform Judaism
ADA pioneer opens speaker series on disabilities
July 11, 2013
Source: Columbia Daily Tribune
Voice of the People
July 10, 2013
Source: Chicago Tribune
Tony Coelho speaks at MU - urges more activism for rights of people with disabilities
July 10, 2013
Source: Missourian
Letter, 7/7: Support disability convention 1 Print Email
July 7, 2013
Source: JournalStar.com
Time for international independence for people with disabilities
July 3, 2013
Source: St. Louis Beacon
A Call to Action: Help the U.S. Join Global Dignity Revolution
July 3, 2013
Source: The World of Special Olympics
Tony Coelho on Disability Matters Celebrating ADA and Advocating CRPD Ratification
July 2, 2013
Source: Diability Matters
Help Needed Now for People with Disabilities Worldwide: UN Disability Treaty
July 2, 2013
Source: RAVBLOG
A Brief Look into the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
June 27, 2013
Source: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilites
NCIL calls on everyone to Support the CRPD
June 26, 2013
Source: The Advocacy Monitor
Jessica Cox Video Supporting CRPD Ratification
June 19, 2013
Don't Miss Handicap International's New Website!
June 5, 2013
Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
June 5, 2013
Source: Huff Post
Armless Pilot Jessica Cox Visits Capitol Hill to Advocate for CRPD
June 3, 2013
Source: Handicap International
Op-Ed on CRPD: Measure won't infringe on rights
May 21, 2013
Source: The Tennessean
United Spinal to Honor U.S. Senator John McCain For His Commitment to Strengthen Disability Rights
May 16, 2013
Source: United Spinal Association
The Word on Women - U.S. Failure to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
April 19, 2013
Source: TrustLaw
Senator Menendez CRPD Statements at SFRC Hearing
April 18, 2013
Source: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Harkin on CRPD at Appropriations Hearing
April 18, 2013
Source: Senate Committee on Appropriations
Rachel Maddow Reiterates GOP Mistep with CRPD
April 4, 2013
Source: The Rachel Maddow Shoe MSNBC
A lesson for Bob Dole: old rules no longer apply
March 24, 2013
Source: The Boston Globe
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthopedics Declares Support for CRPD
January 22, 2013
Source: International Soceity for Prosthetics and Orthotics
THEY DID WHAT?
January 10, 2013
Source: Able News
LETTERS: Readers angry at Republican rejection of treaty to protect disabled individuals
January 8, 2013
Source: Waco Tribune
Tell the Senate that Equal Rights for People with Disabilities is a Priority
December 26, 2012
Source: Anti Defamation League
Sailing Away to Irrelevance, Epilogue: In Which the GOP is Finally and Inevitably Made Irrelevant
December 20, 2012
Source: The League of Ordinary Gentlemen
Was Johnson listening to debate over treaty?
December 19, 2012
Source: Journal Sentinel
Johnson's view misinformed (3rd Piece on Page)
December 19, 2012
Source: Journal Sentinel
Senate’s failure to pass U.N. Convention a travest
December 19, 2012
Source: Morris Daily Herald
Jeopardizing sanit
December 19, 2012
Source: Atkin Age
Next time, US Senate should ratify UN disabilities treaty
December 19, 2012
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
U.S. Senate defeats ratification of The United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 19, 2012
Source: Observer Dispatch
Shame on Senators who didn’t vote for disability treaty
December 19, 2012
GOP votes against people with disabilities
December 18, 2012
Source: Seacoast Online
Where Human Rights Treaties Go To Die
December 18, 2012
Source: The Jewish Daily Forward
Portman’s vote hurt disabled
December 17, 2012
Source: Toledo Blade
RICHARD HERMANN: How low can they go?
December 17, 2012
Source: Messenger Post
A U.N. treaty on disabilities and the ghost of Henry Cabot Lodge
December 17, 2012
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Bob Schieffer Commentary on CRPD
December 16, 2012
Source: Face The Nation
What Others Say: GOP senators embarrass selves with disabilities vote
December 16, 2012
Source: Onnline Athens
Republicans in panic
December 16, 2012
Source: Paragould Daily Press
Our national failure to commit
December 16, 2012
Source: The Vindicator
How The Disabilities Treaty Senate Debacle Caught the Media’s Attention
December 14, 2012
Source: UN Dispatch
Why Ratifying Human Rights Treaties Matters for the United States
December 14, 2012
Source: Single Pixel Planes
Defeat of treaty on disabled was a sad moment for Senate
December 14, 2012
Source: Vindy.com
GOP ignores disabled
December 14, 2012
Source: The Olympian
Unfounded treaty fears
December 14, 2012
Source: the Salt Lake City Tribune
Vote against treaty bad for disabled folks
December 14, 2012
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Disabled advocates hope Senate will again take up UN disability treaty
December 13, 2012
Source: The Times Picayune Greater New Orleans
Columnist Karen Rubin: Right wingers wrong on disabilities
December 13, 2012
Source: The Island Now
Our sadly dysfunctional Senate
December 13, 2012
Source: News Review. com
Stepping Down from the Stage: A New Horizon of Global Politics?
December 13, 2012
Source: Global Policy Journal
FOX News Talk with Tom Anderson Discusses CRPD with John Wodatch
December 13, 2012
Source: FOX News Talk
US: What a Senate Vote for Disabilities Treaty Would Really Mean
December 12, 2012
Source: Human Rights Watch
Senate vote was injustice to disabled
December 12, 2012
Source: Omaha.com
Tom Zirpoli: GOP vote a national embarassment
December 12, 2012
Source: Carroll County Times
No to disabilities
December 12, 2012
Source: Brainerd Dispatch
Treaty on Disabled: New GOP Loses Out To Old
December 12, 2012
Source: New Chief
Cambodia Becomes 125th Nation to Ratify the CRPD
December 12, 2012
Source: UN Enable
Anderson Cooper 360 Keeping Them Honest Asks the Opposition for their Facts
December 11, 2012
Source: CNN
Anderson Cooper takes on the CRPD's Biggest Opponent, Michael Farris
December 11, 2012
Source: CNN
The Institute for Policy and Governance Blog on Defeat ofCRPD
December 11, 2012
Source: Virginia Tech
Down Syndrome Daily's Comprehensive CRPD Ratification Media Log
December 11, 2012
Source: Down Syndrome Daily
Editorial: Disabled Senate rejects U.N. rights treaty
December 11, 2012
Source: USA Today
Morning Joe Covers Senate Failure on CRPD
December 11, 2012
Source: MSNBC
What’s with the GOP’s absurd fear of all things U.N.?
December 11, 2012
Source: Washington Post Opinions
What were they thinking?
December 11, 2012
Source: Aiken Standard
Johanns mean-spirited
December 11, 2012
Source: Journal Star
AUCD Legislative News Brief on Defeat of CRPD
December 10, 2012
Source: Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Ironic Thanks to Sen. Toomey for Voting Agains the CRPD
December 10, 2012
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.S. Embarassed
December 10, 2012
Source: Tribune-Review (PA)
Georgia Advocacy Office Shares NDRN's Statment of Failure on CRPD
December 10, 2012
Source: Georgia Advocacy Office
Rejection of treaty shames nation
December 10, 2012
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
RESNA Statement Reacts to CRPD Failure
December 10, 2012
Source: Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America
How the Senate Failed U.S. Businesses (and Bob Dole)
December 10, 2012
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Local View (Nebraska): Why treaty on rights of disabled matters
December 9, 2012
Source: Journal Star
Tea Party scare tactics doom disabled treaty in Senate
December 9, 2012
Source: The Boston Globe
Republicans turn their backs on disabled citizens
December 9, 2012
Source: Digital Journal
Anderson Cooper Grills Sen. Mike Lee on Oppositions Arguments
December 8, 2012
Source: CNN
Senate vote on UN disability convention shows pitiful state of US politics
December 8, 2012
Source: The Telegraph (UK)
Autism Blog on the CRPD Loss
December 8, 2012
Source: Left Brain Right Brain
CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 - Sad Day For People with Disabilites
December 7, 2012
Source: CNN
Gallaudet's President Respons to Failure of the CRPD in Senate
December 7, 2012
Source: Gallaudet University
Anderson Cooper Article
December 7, 2012
Source: CNN
Sen. Kerry Dispells CRPD Objections
December 7, 2012
Source: John Kerry
USICD Board Member Eric Rosenthal Defending CRPD on Al Jazeera
December 7, 2012
Source: Al Jazeera
Anderson Cooper's Keeping Them Honest
December 7, 2012
Source: CNN
Vermont Center for Independent Living Decries Senate Vote on CRPD
December 7, 2012
Source: VT Digger
Sen. Portman of Ohio Says He May Change His Vote
December 7, 2012
Source: WKSU
An irrational vote against disability treaty
December 7, 2012
Source: The Kansas City Star
Republicans fall into another trap
December 7, 2012
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Senate Rejection of Disabilities Treaty Shows GOP Descent Into Irrationality
December 7, 2012
Source: The Progressive
Why the Right Killed Disabled Treaty
December 7, 2012
Source: ConsortiumNes.com
Parsing Republican paranoia on the disability treaty
December 7, 2012
Source: Los Angeles Times
Republicans Block Disability Rights -- Which Would Not Cost a Nickel
December 7, 2012
Source: Huffington Post
Shame! 38 Republican Senators Vote 'No' on the UN Treaty Banning Discrimination Against People With Disabilities
December 7, 2012
Source: The Huffington Post
Senate Republicans’ profiles in moral cowardice
December 7, 2012
Source: The Washington Post
ADL, Jewish Federations regret failure to ratify disabilities treaty
December 7, 2012
Source: JTA
Senate unable to ratify world disability treaty
December 7, 2012
Source: Philly.com
What a Senate vote for Disabilities Treaty would really mean
December 7, 2012
Source: The Hill
DeMint Opposed Disabilities Treaty Because The U.N. Wants Palestine To Be A State
December 7, 2012
Source: Think Progress
US: Senate Misses Opportunity on Disability Convention
December 7, 2012
Source: Huffington Post World
Human Rights Watch Blog
Access Living Expresses Disappointment on CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: Access Living
ADAPT responds to the Senate failure to ratify the CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: ADAPT
DREDF Deeply Disappointed by US Senate Opposition to Global Disability Rights Treaty
December 6, 2012
Source: Rolling Rains Report
Handicap International Laments U.S. Senate's Failure to Pass the CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: PRWeb
Senator Ayotte Votes to Ratify Disabilities Treaty
December 6, 2012
Source: Kelly Ayotte
Harkin: Senate Failure to Ratify CRPD “Shameful”
December 6, 2012
Source: Tom Harkin
John Stewart on CRPD Failure - Please Tell Me This Is Rock Bottom
December 6, 2012
Source: Business Insider
Stephen Colbert Rails at CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: The Colbert Report
Minute 11:44
Leadership Conference Condems CRPD Failure as "Irrational and Outrageous"
December 6, 2012
Source: The Leadership Conference
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 6, 2012
Source: The White House
United Spinal Statement: Senate Vote on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Treaty
December 6, 2012
Source: PR Newswire
NCIL Gathers Some CRPD Media Coverage
December 6, 2012
Source: The Advocacy Monitor
Includes Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Connell, Morning Joe
CEC Statement After Failure of CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: Council for Exceptional Children
Special Olympics Reacts to Failure of CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: The World of Special Olympics
NOD Reacts to Senat's Failure on CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: National Organization on Disability
MIUSA Statement on CRPD Loss
December 6, 2012
Source: Mobility International USA
Quaker Lobby reacts to CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: The Friends Committee on National Legislation
Kerry: Failure to Pass Disabilities Treaty is Evidence of a Broken Senate
December 6, 2012
Source: John Kerry
United Spinal Association Asks Members to Respond to CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: United Spinal Association
Huffington Post Reports on CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: The Huffington Post
Senate rebuffs Dole's appeal for passage of UN disability treaty
December 6, 2012
Source: The Bellingham Herald
Rachel Maddow's Blog on Failure of CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: The Maddow Blog
Senator Harkin Minutes Afterthe No Vote
December 6, 2012
Source: NCIL
Granite State Independent Living Advocacy Alert
December 6, 2012
Source: Granite State Independent Living
NCD Statement on Failure of CRPD in Senate
December 6, 2012
Source: National Council on Disabilities
Rachel Maddow on CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: The Maddow Show
The Ed Show Analyses the CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: The Ed Show
The Last Word on CRPD Failure - A Day of Shame
December 6, 2012
Source: MSNBC
NPR Morning Eddition on CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: National Public Radio
Pacifica Radio on CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Go to Minute 49:00
Chris Mathews on Hardball on CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: MSNBC Hardball
Boston.com on CRPD Senate Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: The Boston Globe
Kansas City Star on Senate CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: ArcaMax
Disability Law Blog on CRPD in Senate
December 6, 2012
Source: Disability Law
John Hockenberry on CRPD Opposition
December 6, 2012
Source: The Take Away
UK's The Gaurdian Reacts to US Senate Failing the CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: The Guardian
Foreign Policy Bloge on the Failure of the Senate on CRPD
December 6, 2012
Source: Foreign Policy.com
CBS News on CRPD Failure
December 6, 2012
Source: CBS News
Editorial: Disabled Senate rejects U.N. rights treaty
December 6, 2012
Source: USA Today
US rejects UN disabilities treaty
December 5, 2012
Source: RT America
Senator Harkin Expresses Deep Disappointment in Senate's Failure to Ratify the CRPD
December 5, 2012
IFES Statement on the Defeat of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the U.S. Senate
December 5, 2012
Source: IFES
U.S. Senate's Rejection of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is "Appalling"
December 4, 2012
Source: Amnesty International
ACLU Disappointed With Senate’s Failure to Ratify Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 4, 2012
Source: ACLU
Senate Fails to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
December 4, 2012
Source: AAPD
Statement from PHI's Mary A. Pittman on the US Senate's Failure on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 4, 2012
Source: Public Health Institute
Paralyzed Veterans of America Deeply Disappointed in Senate Failure to Ratify Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities
December 4, 2012
Source: Paralyzed Veterans of America
The Arc Reacts to the U.S. Senate’s Defeat of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
December 4, 2012
Source: The Arc
Senate Rejects UN Disabilities Treaty
December 4, 2012
Source: NEWSY
A Yea on Disabilities
December 3, 2012
The Washington Post endorses US ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Not Dead Yet Throws Support to CRPD
December 3, 2012
Source: Not Dead Yet
24 Hours to Decide
December 3, 2012
Senator Kerry explains why he believes the US Senate should vote to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) tomorrow Tuesday at noon.
24 Hours to Decide - Kerry in Huffington
December 3, 2012
Source: Huffington Post
Women's Refugee Commission Asks People to Take Action to Support CRPD, Call Senators
December 3, 2012
Women's Refugee Commission puts out action alert of Senate vote on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities scheduled for tomorrow (December 4, 2012) at noon, asks people to contact senators.
Clay Aiken Tweets in Support of CRPD
December 3, 2012
Clay Aiken, American singer and TV personality, tweets in support of the CRPD
Human Rights Watch Tweets in Support of CRPD
December 3, 2012
Human Rights Watch tweets asking people to call upon senators to support the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
American Association of Persons with Disabilities issues Dec. 3 CRPD Action Alert
December 3, 2012
The American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD) calls upon members and constituents to take action today, December 3, 2012, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in support of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
National Council on Disabilities Recommends that US Ratify CRPD
December 3, 2012
On the 20th anniversary of the International Day on Persons with Disabilities, the National Council on Disabilities recommends that the US should ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Epilepsy Foundation issues new CRPD Action Alert Dec 3
December 3, 2012
The Epilepsy Foundation issued a new action alert Dec. 3 calling upon constituents to support the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Senator Patty Murray (D, WA) Tweets in support of CRPD
December 3, 2012
Senator Pat Murray, a Democrat for Washington State, tweeted in support of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on December 3 in honor of the International Day on Persons with Disabilities.
Senator Tom Harkin (D, Iowa) Tweets in Support of CRPD
December 3, 2012
Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat of Iowa, tweets in support of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2012.
US President Obama Issues a Presidential Proclamation for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2012
December 3, 2012
US President Barack Obama has issued a presidential proclamation in which he recognizes the 2012 International Day of Persons with Disabilities and calls upon the US Senate to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
. Time Is Now for U.S. to Support International Disability Rights by Gary Arnold, President LPA
December 3, 2012
Gary Arnold, President of Little People of America, upon the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, calls upon the US Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) when it votes the following day on December 4, 2012.
Bob Dole to confront Senate Republicans on U.N. disabilities treaty
December 3, 2012
The Foreign Policy Cable magazine has reported that former Senator Bob Dole plans to attend the December 4, 2012, US Senate vote on whether to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The publication suggests that Dole intends to confront Republicans opposed to treaty ratification.
Amnesty International Tweets Encouraging People to Support CRPD
December 3, 2012
Time Is Now for U.S. to Support International Disability Rights
December 3, 2012
Source: Huffington Post
Non Profit Quarterly Pro CRPD Article
November 30, 2012
Source: Non Profit Quarterly
ACLU Issues Letter of CRPD Support
November 29, 2012
Source: ACLU
Best Buddies Calls for Action
November 29, 2012
Source: Best Buddies
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: Baelon Center for Mental Health Law
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: ASAN
Epilepsy Foundation issues another action alert
November 28, 2012
Source: Epilepsy Foundation
The Arc Issues New Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: The Arc
Council for Exceptional Children Issues Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: CEC
Hearing Loss Association of America
November 28, 2012
Source: HLAA
RESNA Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Association of University Centers on Disability Action Alert
November 28, 2012
Source: AUCD
Washington Post Piece on CRPD
November 27, 2012
Source: Washington Post
UNICEF Urges U.S. to Ratify CRPD
November 21, 2012
Source: UNICEF United States Fund
Easter Seals Calls on Memebres to tell Senate to Support CRPD
November 16, 2012
Source: Easter Seals
Paralyzed Veterans of America Calls On Members to Ratify CRPD!
November 16, 2012
Source: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Hearing Loss Association of America
November 16, 2012
Source: Hearing Loss Association of America
Sens. Kerry & Scott Brown Show Bipartisan Support for the CRPD
November 14, 2012
Source: Telegram.com
The Arc issues a CRPD Action Alert
November 12, 2012
Source: The Arc
Marley Matlin Tweets for the CRPD
November 8, 2012
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism CRPD Action Alert
November 7, 2012
Last-Minute Business: ABA Urges US Senate to Approve Ratification of Disabilities Convention
November 5, 2012
Source: ABA Journal
Attention Deficit Disorder Association Issues CRPD Action Alert!
November 5, 2012
Source: ADDA
Student Support fot CRPD Ratification
November 5, 2012
Source: DailyToreador.com
NCIL Announces New Advocacy Campaign to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
November 2, 2012
Source: Advocacy Monitor
Epilepsy Foundation Sends Out CRPD Action Alert
October 24, 2012
Source: Epilepsy Fountation
Ted Kennedy, Jr. Calls for Support in Politico
October 12, 2012
Source: Politico
Disability Rights Network of PA Calls for Action to Support the CRPD
September 17, 2012
National Association of the Deaf Calls for Action to Support the CRPD
September 12, 2012
International Paralympic Committee puts out Booklet for Athletes on the CRPD
September 5, 2012
The Arc of North Carolina CRPD Action Alert
August 29, 2012
Source: The Arc North Carolina
American Bar Association Supports CRPD
August 27, 2012
Source: American Bar Association
activisMS Calls for Ratification
August 27, 2012
Parents of Children with Disabilities Support CRPD
August 17, 2012
Source: The Mary & Melissa Show
Senator Durbins Statement of Support for CRPD Ratification in the Congerssional Record
August 6, 2012
Sen. Kerry's Remarks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the CRPD Markup
August 2, 2012
Source: U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Boston Globe Article on CRPD
August 2, 2012
Source: Boston Globe
The Center for Disability Rights calls for Action to help Ratify the CRPD
August 1, 2012
Source: The Center for Disability Rights
Deaf Youth USA Supprting Ratification of CRPD
July 31, 2012
Source: DYUSA
This is a 90-second video in ASL with English captions: Deaf Youth USA members explain why they support US ratification of the CRPD and summarize some of the rights it covers. - If you do not see English captioning, turn it on with button at bottom of video.
A handful of Senators are Trying to Stop U.S. Ratification
July 31, 2012
Source: Baltimore Sun
Better World Campaign calls for CRPD Ratification - Action Alert!
July 31, 2012
Source: Better World Campaign
AAPD Calls for Your help with Ratification of CRPD
July 31, 2012
Source: AAPD
Hearing Loss Association of America ACTION ALERT
July 31, 2012
Source: HLAA
National Association of the Deaf supports CRPD Ratification
July 23, 2012
Source: National Association of the Deaf
Hearing Loss Association of America supports Ratification
July 18, 2012
Source: Hearing Loss Association of America
TASH Supports the CRPD
July 18, 2012
Source: TASH
LCCHR Applauds Senate Hearing on Treaty to Protect People with Disabilities
July 12, 2012
Source: LCCHR
Senator Coons voices strong support for ratification of disabilities treaty
July 12, 2012
Source: Senatrod Coons
United Spinal Calls for Ratification of the CRPD
July 11, 2012
Source: Yahoo News
National Federation of the Blind Urges Senate to Ratify CRPD
July 5, 2012
Source: Marketwatch