National University of Ireland, Galway
The Centre for Disability Law and Policy is a research centre within the School of Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
The formation of the Centre in 2008 coincides with one of the most intensive periods of disability law reform in Ireland as well as internationally. The adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) in 2007 should help accelerate this worldwide trend and give it further direction. The disability action plans of both the European Union and the Council of Europe help frame the policy choices facing Ireland and other European Member States. The main challenge ahead is implementation and the Centre produces research that contributes to that process.
The Centre has been at the centre of legal capacity reform in Ireland, and its director, Professor Gerard Quinn, is one of the leading academic thinkers on legal capacity and the UN CRPD.
It is currently the coordinator of the €3.7m EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network DREAM (Disability Rights Expanding Accessible Markets). The primary aim of DREAM is to professionally develop and educate the next generation of disability policy researchers and entrepreneurs to assist the EU and its Member States in their efforts to implement the UN CRPD at EU and Member State levels.
The Centre also contributes to the co-ordination and management of the Academic Network of European Disability experts (funded by the European Commission to evaluate current disability law and policy across the member states) and co-operated with other partners to co-ordinate the EU Fundamental Rights Agency’s project on the Fundamental Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems (commissioned by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in July 2010, and completed in 2012).Staff: 12 full time, 2 part time, 12 doctoral researchers.Contact: Dr Eilionóir Flynn, Senior Researcher; Mr J.B. Terrins, Business Manager
Address: Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)91 495888. Fax: +353 (0) 91 495569.
Email: info.cdlp@nuigalway.ie. Skype: Centre for Disability Law and Policy, NUI Galway
Website: www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp
The formation of the Centre in 2008 coincides with one of the most intensive periods of disability law reform in Ireland as well as internationally. The adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) in 2007 should help accelerate this worldwide trend and give it further direction. The disability action plans of both the European Union and the Council of Europe help frame the policy choices facing Ireland and other European Member States. The main challenge ahead is implementation and the Centre produces research that contributes to that process.
The Centre has been at the centre of legal capacity reform in Ireland, and its director, Professor Gerard Quinn, is one of the leading academic thinkers on legal capacity and the UN CRPD.
It is currently the coordinator of the €3.7m EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network DREAM (Disability Rights Expanding Accessible Markets). The primary aim of DREAM is to professionally develop and educate the next generation of disability policy researchers and entrepreneurs to assist the EU and its Member States in their efforts to implement the UN CRPD at EU and Member State levels.
The Centre also contributes to the co-ordination and management of the Academic Network of European Disability experts (funded by the European Commission to evaluate current disability law and policy across the member states) and co-operated with other partners to co-ordinate the EU Fundamental Rights Agency’s project on the Fundamental Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems (commissioned by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in July 2010, and completed in 2012).Staff: 12 full time, 2 part time, 12 doctoral researchers.Contact: Dr Eilionóir Flynn, Senior Researcher; Mr J.B. Terrins, Business Manager
Address: Centre for Disability Law and Policy, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)91 495888. Fax: +353 (0) 91 495569.
Email: info.cdlp@nuigalway.ie. Skype: Centre for Disability Law and Policy, NUI Galway
Website: www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp
Mental Disability Rights Initiative (MDRI-S)
Inicijativa za prava osoba sa mentalnim invaliditetom MDRI-S
Mental Disability Rights Initiative of Serbia (MDRI-S) is an advocacy organization dedicated to the human rights and full participation in society of children and adults with mental disabilities in Serbia. MDRI-S promotes citizen participation, awareness and oversight for the rights of persons with intellectual and psycho-social disabilities, and participates in development of mental disability rights advocacy and self-advocacy movement in Serbia. It is focused on human rights monitoring in residential institutions, providing education on international human rights standards for persons with disabilities in Serbia, advocating the government for effective reform of laws that compromise the human rights of persons with disabilities, and decreasing stigma through promoting community inclusion. The organization’s special focus is on those children and adults who are at risk of or who are already residing in social care and mental health institutions, since they represent the most endangered and marginalized group.MDRI-S conducts research and offers educations and trainings from specialized fields with the aim to shape opinions and standpoints of political, professional and general public through advocating disability rights. In central focus of the trainings are persons with intellectual and mental disabilities and their representatives. In publishing different reports, manuals and materials, MDRI-S provides due attention to using simple formats and easy-to-read versions. In providing direct support to people of marginalized groups and their families in situations when their rights are endangered, MDRI-S extensively cooperates with other organizations and institutions which offer legal aid and protect human rights, such as the Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights, Belgrade Centre for Human Rights, Initiative for Inclusion VelikiMali, Serbian Ombudsman, Commissioner for Equality, etc.MDRI-S is an affiliate of Disability Rights International and the member of the Network of organizations for children of Serbia (MODS) as well as the Balkan Network for Social Inclusion.DRI Supporting PERSON Project
Mental Disability Rights Initiative of Serbia (MDRI-S) is an advocacy organization dedicated to the human rights and full participation in society of children and adults with mental disabilities in Serbia. MDRI-S promotes citizen participation, awareness and oversight for the rights of persons with intellectual and psycho-social disabilities, and participates in development of mental disability rights advocacy and self-advocacy movement in Serbia. It is focused on human rights monitoring in residential institutions, providing education on international human rights standards for persons with disabilities in Serbia, advocating the government for effective reform of laws that compromise the human rights of persons with disabilities, and decreasing stigma through promoting community inclusion. The organization’s special focus is on those children and adults who are at risk of or who are already residing in social care and mental health institutions, since they represent the most endangered and marginalized group.MDRI-S conducts research and offers educations and trainings from specialized fields with the aim to shape opinions and standpoints of political, professional and general public through advocating disability rights. In central focus of the trainings are persons with intellectual and mental disabilities and their representatives. In publishing different reports, manuals and materials, MDRI-S provides due attention to using simple formats and easy-to-read versions. In providing direct support to people of marginalized groups and their families in situations when their rights are endangered, MDRI-S extensively cooperates with other organizations and institutions which offer legal aid and protect human rights, such as the Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights, Belgrade Centre for Human Rights, Initiative for Inclusion VelikiMali, Serbian Ombudsman, Commissioner for Equality, etc.MDRI-S is an affiliate of Disability Rights International and the member of the Network of organizations for children of Serbia (MODS) as well as the Balkan Network for Social Inclusion.DRI Supporting PERSON Project
Sumero
Sumero was established in far 1968. After the interruption of work caused by the war in B&H in 2000 Sumero continues its work.
Since july 2010 SUMERO is a member of the European umbrella organization Inclusion Europe.
SUMERO promotes human rights, advocacy and self advocacy of persons with intellectual difficulties, with the goal of their social inclusion through the development of quality support services in local community. SUMERO works on the improvement of legal regulations through lobbying, public advocacy campaigns, and coordination of its 30 member organisations.
Members of Union SUMERO are local organizations for support of people with intellectual disabilities in the Federation B&H and Brčko District. Partner organizations are local organizations from Republic of Srpska, with whom we implement several projects as well. SUMERO is dedicated to protect the interests of people with intellectual disability and their families.
Mission: As an association of organizations of civil society, SUMERO promotes human rights, representation and self-representation of persons with intellectual difficulties, with the goal of their social inclusion through the development of quality support services in local community.
Vision: A society where persons with intellectual difficulties and their families participate equally in all aspects of life, have choices, possibilities and respect.SUMERO has extensive experience in a number of projects which were realized in the entire B&H. As the largest support organization for people with intellectual disabilities in the B&H SUMERO is recognized as a partner of the government sector in the creation of rules, standards and legal solutions. Sumero has implemented major projects:
- Sumero in cooperation with organizations “People in Need” from the Czech Republic, Mental Disability Rights Initiative Kosovo and Mental Disability Rights Initiative, Serbia, implemented project “Balkans Regional Network for Social Inclusion”. The goal of this project is to increase the competences of the civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia for more effective promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities through a strong and lasting regional partnership. (IPA 2009)
-Promotion of International Standards for Disability Assessment in the United States. The purpose of this project is to promote international standards for disability assessment (financed by Doctors for Disabled “Austria);
- Prevention of Institutionalization for Person with Intellectual Disability in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – as part of the program “Social inclusion of persons with intellectual difficulties through establishment of a mixed model of support services in local community”, aimed at the harmonization of practices and the local legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with a special emphasis on the rights from Article 19 – Living independently and being included in the community. Sumero has launched the first service Community Based Living, which is an alternative to traditional accommodation in a residential institution. (Project funded by the Open Society Mental Health Initiative-SOROS);
-Sumero introduced a model of Person-centred planning in B&H, which enables users share an active part in developing their plans, which focus on the person, and allows them maximum control of decisions about their lives (with support of the Helen Sanderson Association);
-Sumero is a partner of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in the process of development od Community housing services. This project will resulted by opening of Services “Community based housing” in tree cantons in B&H. Project is supported Open Society Mental Initiative SOROS)Staff SUMERO currently has 10 employees under a contract of employment and 10 persons employed part time jobsUnion of Association for Assisting People With Intellectual Disability of Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina – SUMERO
Address: Sutjeska 18, 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel/fax: +387 (0)33 268 640 / 268 641
E-mail: info@sumero.ba
www.sumero.ba
Skype: savez_sumero
Since july 2010 SUMERO is a member of the European umbrella organization Inclusion Europe.
SUMERO promotes human rights, advocacy and self advocacy of persons with intellectual difficulties, with the goal of their social inclusion through the development of quality support services in local community. SUMERO works on the improvement of legal regulations through lobbying, public advocacy campaigns, and coordination of its 30 member organisations.
Members of Union SUMERO are local organizations for support of people with intellectual disabilities in the Federation B&H and Brčko District. Partner organizations are local organizations from Republic of Srpska, with whom we implement several projects as well. SUMERO is dedicated to protect the interests of people with intellectual disability and their families.
Mission: As an association of organizations of civil society, SUMERO promotes human rights, representation and self-representation of persons with intellectual difficulties, with the goal of their social inclusion through the development of quality support services in local community.
Vision: A society where persons with intellectual difficulties and their families participate equally in all aspects of life, have choices, possibilities and respect.SUMERO has extensive experience in a number of projects which were realized in the entire B&H. As the largest support organization for people with intellectual disabilities in the B&H SUMERO is recognized as a partner of the government sector in the creation of rules, standards and legal solutions. Sumero has implemented major projects:
- Sumero in cooperation with organizations “People in Need” from the Czech Republic, Mental Disability Rights Initiative Kosovo and Mental Disability Rights Initiative, Serbia, implemented project “Balkans Regional Network for Social Inclusion”. The goal of this project is to increase the competences of the civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia for more effective promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities through a strong and lasting regional partnership. (IPA 2009)
-Promotion of International Standards for Disability Assessment in the United States. The purpose of this project is to promote international standards for disability assessment (financed by Doctors for Disabled “Austria);
- Prevention of Institutionalization for Person with Intellectual Disability in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – as part of the program “Social inclusion of persons with intellectual difficulties through establishment of a mixed model of support services in local community”, aimed at the harmonization of practices and the local legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with a special emphasis on the rights from Article 19 – Living independently and being included in the community. Sumero has launched the first service Community Based Living, which is an alternative to traditional accommodation in a residential institution. (Project funded by the Open Society Mental Health Initiative-SOROS);
-Sumero introduced a model of Person-centred planning in B&H, which enables users share an active part in developing their plans, which focus on the person, and allows them maximum control of decisions about their lives (with support of the Helen Sanderson Association);
-Sumero is a partner of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in the process of development od Community housing services. This project will resulted by opening of Services “Community based housing” in tree cantons in B&H. Project is supported Open Society Mental Initiative SOROS)Staff SUMERO currently has 10 employees under a contract of employment and 10 persons employed part time jobsUnion of Association for Assisting People With Intellectual Disability of Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina – SUMERO
Address: Sutjeska 18, 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel/fax: +387 (0)33 268 640 / 268 641
E-mail: info@sumero.ba
www.sumero.ba
Skype: savez_sumero
The Initiative for Human Rights in Mental Health (RUSIHAK)
The Initiative for Human Rights in Mental Health (RUSIHAK) is Turkey’s first grassroots organisation by people with mental disabilities and their relatives.
RUSIHAK challenges inhumane treatment by defining people with mental disabilities as full human beings, who are equal citizens in every way. RUSHIAK runs advocacy campaigns, organises free vocational and empowerment trainings for its stakeholders, and creates monitoring groups to inspect institutions to ensure they are compliant with legal and health regulations.Staff: 7
Address: Prof Celai Oker sok. No: 11/5 Harbiye Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 2252781 / +90 539 436 3262
Fax: +90 212 225 2764
Email: rushiak@gmail.com
RUSIHAK challenges inhumane treatment by defining people with mental disabilities as full human beings, who are equal citizens in every way. RUSHIAK runs advocacy campaigns, organises free vocational and empowerment trainings for its stakeholders, and creates monitoring groups to inspect institutions to ensure they are compliant with legal and health regulations.Staff: 7
Address: Prof Celai Oker sok. No: 11/5 Harbiye Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 2252781 / +90 539 436 3262
Fax: +90 212 225 2764
Email: rushiak@gmail.com
ISDY (Institute of Sustainability and Development of Youth)
ISDY (Institute of Sustainability and Development of Youth) is active in the fields of peace building, non-formal education and empowering of citizens to live a dignified life in Kosovo.
It is active throughout Kosovo and works with all ethnic communities living there. ISDY SEE has positioned itself as an agent for social change through promotion of human rights in society and participation in policy-making.
Staff: twelve persons in the main office in, Pristina (Kosovo), one member of staff in Beograd (Serbia) and one member of staff in Tirana (Albania).Institute for Sustainability and Development of Youth
Str. Fehmi Agani 50/7 10000 Pristina/Kosovo
Tel. +377 (0) 44 659 912
Email: isdy.prishtina@gmail.com and isufhalimi@hotmail.com
Skype: isuf_halimi
Facebook: ISDY Kosovo and ISDY SEE
It is active throughout Kosovo and works with all ethnic communities living there. ISDY SEE has positioned itself as an agent for social change through promotion of human rights in society and participation in policy-making.
Staff: twelve persons in the main office in, Pristina (Kosovo), one member of staff in Beograd (Serbia) and one member of staff in Tirana (Albania).Institute for Sustainability and Development of Youth
Str. Fehmi Agani 50/7 10000 Pristina/Kosovo
Tel. +377 (0) 44 659 912
Email: isdy.prishtina@gmail.com and isufhalimi@hotmail.com
Skype: isuf_halimi
Facebook: ISDY Kosovo and ISDY SEE
The Shine
The Shine – Association for Social Affirmation of People with Psychosocial Disabilities is civil society organization of people with psychosocial disabilities and their family members that was established in 1998 in Zagreb, Croatia.
As from 2008 the Shine developed as an advocacy association and implemented various projects regarding affirmation of rights of people with psychosocial disabilities; advocated for reforms in Croatian legislation through lobbying and strategic litigation. The association is committed to advocacy for full implementation of the CRPD and has profound experience at national level regarding legal capacity. In 2011 and 2012 the association challenged electoral legislation that bans right to vote to people who are fully deprived of legal capacity and recently successfully lobbied for changes in Registry of Voters Act that will allow people deprived of legal capacity to be recognized as voters. The activities of the Shine are strongly supported by the Disability Ombudswoman, while representatives of Shine are regularly invited as guest lecturers at the Study Centre for Social Work, University of Zagreb. The Shine is member of the Mental Health Europe and World Network of (ex)-Users and Survivors in Psychiatry. The Shine is also represented in the Board of the Mental Health Europe with mandate until 2015.Contact person: Mr. Kristijan Grđan
E-mail: kristijan@sjaj.hr
Website: www.sjaj.hr
Skype: kristijan.grdjan
As from 2008 the Shine developed as an advocacy association and implemented various projects regarding affirmation of rights of people with psychosocial disabilities; advocated for reforms in Croatian legislation through lobbying and strategic litigation. The association is committed to advocacy for full implementation of the CRPD and has profound experience at national level regarding legal capacity. In 2011 and 2012 the association challenged electoral legislation that bans right to vote to people who are fully deprived of legal capacity and recently successfully lobbied for changes in Registry of Voters Act that will allow people deprived of legal capacity to be recognized as voters. The activities of the Shine are strongly supported by the Disability Ombudswoman, while representatives of Shine are regularly invited as guest lecturers at the Study Centre for Social Work, University of Zagreb. The Shine is member of the Mental Health Europe and World Network of (ex)-Users and Survivors in Psychiatry. The Shine is also represented in the Board of the Mental Health Europe with mandate until 2015.Contact person: Mr. Kristijan Grđan
E-mail: kristijan@sjaj.hr
Website: www.sjaj.hr
Skype: kristijan.grdjan
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