CRPD
Supporting Deaf Rights
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What does CRPD stand for?

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities

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What issues do deaf people face?

Discrimination and lack of accessibility
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How many deaf people are there around the world?

More than 70 million

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When was CRPD adopted?

December 2006

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What are laws that protect people with disabilities?

ADA and Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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What percent of deaf people live in developing countries?

80%

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What does the CRPD do?

They recognize and promote sign language.

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Where are there often communication barriers?

In education and politics

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How many different sign languages are there?

More than 300
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