BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251219T000438EST-5904I8D4CV@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251219T050438Z DESCRIPTION:A 2014-2015 Disability\, Human Rights and the Law Seminar.\nAbs tract\nArticle 23 of the CRPD requires state signatories to “take effectiv e and appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against persons wit h disabilities in all matters relating to marriage\, family\, parenthood a nd relationships\, on an equal basis with others”. Using the Convention as a backdrop\, this seminar will examine issues surrounding disability and family matters. In particular\, it will examine how legal and social const ructs of parenthood\, sexuality and sexual health have a dangerous potenti al to exclude people with disabilities. We will discuss parenting and adop tion for disabled parents and children with disabilities\, as well as the issue of forced sterilization.\nThe event follows the format of a teaching seminar and required reading resources will be circulated ahead of time. RSVP to chrlp [dot] law [at] mcgill [dot] ca by March 11. A light lunch wi ll be provided.\nFor more information: www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/events/di sability-seminar-series\nAbout the series\nBuilt environments and accessib ility of persons with disabilities: The concept of “built environment” ref ers to all environments constructed by humans. Built environments are not only physical constructs but also social\, legal and economic constructs s uch as families\, schools and workplaces. This seminar series will provide insights into the reality of different environments\, whether or not peop le with disabilities are fully able to benefit from them\, and the barrier s that may be preventing full and equal access.\n DTSTART:20150316T170000Z DTEND:20150316T183000Z LOCATION:NCDH 202\, Chancellor Day Hall\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 1W9\, 36 44 rue Peel SUMMARY:Family and Sexuality URL:/channels/event/family-and-sexuality-238686 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR