The 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf is being held in Sydney from 16-18 October 2013.
The theme of the Conference is “equality for deaf people”. There will be a particular focus on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The keynote presenters are Raghav Bir Joshi, business man, leader and activist for deaf people in Nepal, Rosemary Kayess, a human rights lawyer from the University of NSW and Judith Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the United States Department of State.
There will be four presentation streams:
- Equality in the community
- Equality in youth and education
- Advocating for equality
- Equality in language and linguistics
Presenters will be from all around the world including Africa, Asia, America and Europe. There will be a panel discussion by deaf MPs around the world including Mojo Mathers from New Zealand.
The venue is the Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney. The Welcome Reception will be at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Conference Dinner will be at The Ivy.
Official languages of the Conference are English, Australian Sign Language, International Sign. Real time English captions will be provided for all events and presentations.
The Centenary of the Deaf Society of NSW will be celebrated after the Conference from 19-20 October.
Early bird registrations close 1 August 2013.
For more information: www.wfdsydney2013.com or email: wfdsydney2013@icms.com.au