Upcoming Events: Library of Congress to Host Panel on Human Rights Day

Library of Congress to Host Panel on Human Rights Day The Library of Congress will host an online panel discussion about Human Rights Day on Dec. 4 focused on the state of accessibility laws worldwide, featuring a member of Congress and experts from the Library. The timely discussion, ahead of the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will address the legal frameworks for expanding access for individuals with disabilities and how countries are addressing equal access to all citizens. The panel is hosted by the Law Library of Congress, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, the Copyright Office, and the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Center. Rep. Debbie Dingelland other invited experts will discuss efforts to create legislation, regulations, and treaties that govern accessibility standards in the United States and around the world. Currently, the state of accessibility laws is a mixed landscape worldwide, with varying levels of progress and enforcement across developed and developing countries. The webinar will take place ahead of the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, a global observance created to promote and protect human rights for all.   Click here for more information. Home  |  About  |  Contact Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe | Subscriber Help   This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000