International Disability Alliance

IDA's submission to the CESCR Committee’s draft General Comment on sustainable development & ESCR calls for stronger #DisabilityInclusion in climate action, social protection, disaster risk reduction & employment. Read our full submission: https://lnkd.in/gEgRXGGN

A 2-day workshop on Disability-Inclusive Social Protection kicked off in Bangkok on the 12th of February, with regional representatives, OPDs and civil society organisations working on disability bringing regional learnings across ASEAN, and sharing perspectives on building sustainable social protection practices. Stay tuned for anecdotes and reflections! #SocialProtection #DisabilityInclusion

💡 Bridge CRPD-SDGs is more than training - it’s a movement. The Bridge CRPD-SDGs ASEAN training kicked off today in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together diverse OPD representatives from across the region! Hosted by the IDA, IDDC, and the ASEAN Disability Forum, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the opening session included remarks from: 💬 Lim Puay Tiak, ASEAN Disability Forum, reflecting on how this training has been ten years in the making, since the pilot launched in Bangkok in 2015. 💬 Jarrod Clyne, Deputy Executive Director, IDA, emphasizing that highlighting that Bridge is a cornerstone of the OPD movement “built by OPDs, for OPDs”. 🌟 A special moment in this training: Amba Salelkar, a Bridge alumnus from 2015-16, now leads the program as the Senior Manager, Programs and Impact at IDA. She joins Abner Manaplaz, co-facilitator of the pilot training, in guiding this new cohort - a testament to how Bridge CRPD-SDGs initiative nurtures future trainers and OPD leaders.

🌍 The Global Disability Summit 2025 is just weeks away! IDA, the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan, co-hosts of #GDS2025, are in Berlin for the final pre-summit planning workshop. They are reviewing preparations, finalising the program, and assessing key updates, including the Amman-Berlin Declaration and the upcoming Asian Regional Disability Summit. 👉 A key focus of this discussion includes reaching more stakeholders and gathering additional commitments ahead of the summit.

🎤 Last week to share your voice: Are you a woman with a disability who has accessed health services or participated in health processes? IDA wants to hear from you! 👉 Take the survey to help shape more inclusive health policies: https://lnkd.in/dvjWJ8Up

⏳ Deadline Approaching! We are still accepting applications for their Video Editor role—but time is running out! 🎥 Your Role: ✅ Edit and enhance video content for IDA’s social media and website. ✅ Deliver professional, engaging videos optimized for impact. 📅 Application Deadline: 31 January 2025 📖 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eai_DxK

⏳ Deadline Approaching! Don't miss your chance to join the International Disability Alliance (IDA) as a Graphic Designer. 🎨 Key Responsibilities: ✅ Design accessible reports, infographics, and social media materials. ✅ Maintain a library of graphic assets for digital and print media. ✅ Align designs with IDA’s branding and accessibility standards. 📅 Application Deadline: 31 January 2025 📖 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gM-bNUd5

📢 Big news from the IDA General Assembly! The IDA General Assembly has officially amended its constitution. What does this mean for IDA? ✅ IDA will now be represented by its General Assembly, which will serve as the representative body of IDA, advising on political and strategic matters. ✅ Elections for all positions under the revised Articles of Association including, General Assembly and Board positions, will take place within 90 days of this historic meeting. ✅ The Board will hold all fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, ensuring accountability and effective governance. 🔗 Read about the amendments here: https://lnkd.in/g9DURmiY Pacific Disability Forum I Down Syndrome International I World Blind Union I The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) I AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM (ADF) I Inclusion International I World Federation of the Deaf I European Disability Forum I RIADIS - The Latin American Network of Non-Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families I World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry I Arab Organization of Persons with Disabilities I ASEAN Disability Forum I International Federation of Hard of Hearing People

🙌 This is what collective leadership looks like: ensuring that every voice matters in shaping a stronger and more accountable IDA for the future. Over these critical days, the Articles of Association are being discussed line by line, in a deeply consultative and inclusive process. Perspectives from organisations in the Global South, the lived experiences of underrepresented groups, and essential gender dimensions are at the heart of these deliberations. The General Assembly is unanimous in its commitment to gender equality in representation, recognising it as essential for inclusive leadership. With a reach spanning 182 countries, IDA continues to break barriers and foster inclusion for persons with disabilities worldwide. 🔗 Follow along as we navigate this important moment for the disability rights movement. Pacific Disability Forum I Down Syndrome International I World Blind Union I The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) I AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM (ADF) I Inclusion International I World Federation of the Deaf I European Disability Forum I RIADIS - The Latin American Network of Non-Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families I World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry I Arab Organization of Persons with Disabilities I ASEAN Disability Forum I International Federation of Hard of Hearing People

This General Assembly marks a significant step toward aligning IDA's governance with its principles of accessibility and inclusion. Here's what IDA President, Nawaf Kabbara had to say: Pacific Disability Forum I Down Syndrome International I World Blind Union I The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) I AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM (ADF) I Inclusion International I World Federation of the Deaf I European Disability Forum I @RIADIS - The Latin American Network of Non-Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families I World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry I Arab Organization of Persons with Disabilities I ASEAN Disability Forum I International Federation of Hard of Hearing People