Disability Rights as Human Rights: The Role of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Disability Rights as Human Rights: The Role of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Lesson PDF

Summary:
Through reading selections of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), students will explore the role of international agreements in shaping national policies. They will engage with key human rights vocabulary, analyze how the CRPD has influenced disability rights worldwide, and explore issues pertaining to US non-ratification. This lesson encourages critical thinking about disability as a civic and human rights issue, emphasizing the responsibilities of governments in upholding equality and justice. Differentiation strategies for middle vs high school students would include using the original vs easy-read version of the text, as well as differentiated discussion questions. 

Subject and topic: 

Civics & Government/Political Science, Geography

Grade level: 

7-12

Duration: 

2 Lesson Periods, approx. 40-60 minutes each