Social Initiatives

RI Global’ s Social Commission advances knowledge- and evidence-based practice to support the psychosocial functioning of people with disabilities in order to achieve maximum richness in their participation in society as citizens. It also engages in the capacity building of groups and communities in various situations to promote and implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons of Disabilities (CRPD), as well as disability inclusiveness throughout all sectors of society. The Social Commission upholds the principles set forth by CRPD, and emphasizes that:

• Society should be designed to enable full participation by all citizens, if not it is the failure of society not people with disabilities.
• People with disabilities should be enabled to determine the goals of their rehabilitation and to exercise the same choice as others about their human relationships, the community, and the environment in which they wish to live.

Leadership

The Award will draw more attention to disability affairs and inspire greater contributions to a more equal, inclusive and accessible society.