Paralympics Reignites Debate over UN Disabilities Treaty

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paralympics newshour united nations UN treaty human rights disabilities paralympians disabilities treaty sochi americans with disabilities act
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English-Language Arts History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Post-Secondary
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Paralympics Reignites Debate over UN Disabilities Treaty

The 2014 Paralympics held in Sochi sparked renewed debate about the United State's position on an international treaty assuring the rights of people with disabilities.

Use this PBS NewsHour video and Teacher’s Guide from March 14, 2014 to help your students familiarize themselves with the Paralympics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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