#accessibility tool

I have this squishy ball which i love because it's pretty soft but not too soft

problem with my disability is when my physical ability drops, so does my cognitive. so those mouth ones would never work for me. so dang complicated. but incredible for what they do. I could see myself enjoying that for casual computer use maybe one day

the azerons look amazing. one handed so I could probably use in bed with limbs fully rested and able to be repositioned as needed without taking breaks

I already have an extra small xbox controller and that's been wonderful to reduce the fatigue in my hands. but eventually my wrists get annoyed being in the same spot for a long time. and it's harder to use when gravity becomes an enemy

In line with General Assembly Resolution 77/240, the meeting will provide an overview on how Member States and United Nations have been including easy-to-understand communication in their policy and practices, exchange experiences and identify and promote good practices on how easy-to-understand communication can enable persons with disabilities to access information and communication, to live independently and to participate fully, equally and meaningfully in all aspects of life on an equal basis with

Opening Segment

Panel Discussion

Interactive segment with Member States, Observers of the General Assembly and persons with disabilities and their organizations  

Adopted by the United Nations in 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes the importance of accessibility to information and communication.

Easy-to-understand communication is an accessibility tool in which information is presented using simple words supported by images to make information accessible. There is no single type of easy-to-understand communication, which includes different formats, depending on specific needs. It aims to be easier to understand than standard documents. Accessible information leads to inclusive participation and decision making. It tends to benefit a much larger portion of the world population, especially marginalized groups.

Similarly, access for persons with disabilities to information offers unprecedented opportunities to support the building of inclusive knowledge societies and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and transformative change. Despite being guaranteed by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the right to information and communication is not fully respected. Generally, effective fulfilment of the right is not sufficiently widespread in the world. Accessibility is a precondition for persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully and equally in society.

It will also address the use of easy-to-understand communication in the United Nation in a broader sense.  The meeting will aim to:  

Raise awareness about the importance of the accessibility of information and communication for persons with disabilities, including through the use of easy-to-understand communication;

Explore best practices in ensuring inclusion of persons with disabilities and accessible information and communication;

Reflect on how the United Nations can include persons with intellectual disabilities in different parts of its work, including through facilitating the use of communication in easy-to-understand formats;

Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership among Member States and persons with disabilities and organizations of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in enhancing accessible communication and information;