COUNTDOWN TO

CAMPAIGN
'99
KUALA LUMPUR

 
 
What is CAMPAIGN '99 ?

Campaign '99 is a series of events that will bring together the agenda and action targets for the period 1993-2002 as the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons. With the following objectives, Campaign '99 is:

To help fulfill the aspirations of the Decade to bring about better living conditions and facilities for person with disabilities.
To review the year's activities relating to the Decade in the respective countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
To exchange ideas and experiences regarding the work that has been carried out in conjunction with the Decade.

 
The Background History

In April 1992, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific-Pacific (UNESCAP) declared the period 1993-2002 as the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons. The month of December 1992 saw the launch of the Decade in Beijing, China through a unique regional initiative.

Two key documents were formulated and adopted:

Proclamation on the Full Participation and Equality of Persons with Disabilities in the Asian and Pacific Region
Agenda for Action for the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons

These documents were adopted by the Commission in April 1993. The Campaign series were initiated, the first being held in 1993 in Okinawa, Japan. It was held in 1994 in the Philippines, in 1995 in Indonesia, in 1996 in New Zealand, in 1997 in Republic of Korea and in 1998 in Hong Kong, China.

Kuala Lumpur is honoured to be the host for Campaign '99 Conference for the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993 - 2002, which will be held at the Palace of the Golden Horses.

 
What is the significance of CAMPAIGN '99 ?

Malaysia is a signatory to the Proclamation on the Full Participation and Equality of People with Disabilities in the Asian and Pacific Region. Our Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Mahathir Mohamad, signed the Proclamation on 16th May, 1994. YAB underscored Malaysia's commitment to fulfilling the goal of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons (1993-2002) i.e., Full Participation and Equality of People with Disabilities. This is in keeping with Malaysia's pursuance of a caring society.

The workshop is designed to be interactive. Your participation is very important to ensure that your voice gets heard… as we will bring your ideas to the NCC (National Co-ordinating Committee) which is the enforcement committee at its highest level. The NCC reports to the government.

The Scientific Committee is one of the working committee for Campaign'99. Our task is to put together a forum where you can have an opportunity to speak and discuss on issues that concern your life...

 
CAMPAIGN '99 CONGRESS CONTENT

Monday (29/11/99)

Registration for conference / business meetings : RI, RNN (am), APWD, specific disability concerns (special interest group), IACD, ACTIONAID, SEITAR / symposium on collaborative work by funding bodies (pm)

Tuesday (30/11/99)

• Country reports
• Plenary session I - Economic Independence of Persons with Disabilities
• Symposium I - Collaborative work in Developing Services for Persons with Disabilities
• Concurrent Workshops
• Poster Presentation
• Official Opening Ceremony & Welcome Dinner

Wednesday (1/12/99)

• Plenary Session II - Fulfilment of Aspirations of Persons with Disabilities
• Symposium II - Sports as as Lifestyle for Persons with Disabilities
• Free paper sessions
• Concurrent Workshops
• Poster Presentation

Thursday (2/12/99)

Field visits

Friday (3/12/99)

The National Disabled Persons' Day Program

Monday - Friday (6 - 10/12/99)

Post-Conference UNESCAP
Seminar On Decade Target Fulfilment and Equalisation of Opportunities

 
Interactive Workshop Topics

Workshop 1
1. Access to the built environment
2. Advocacy and Empowerment
3. Ageing with Disability
4. Appropriate Technology
5. Arts and Culture
6. Children with Disabilities
7. Community Based Rehabilitation
8. Community Development Programmes
9. Disability Prevention
10. Disability Work in Disaster/Crisis Situations
11. Economic Crisis and Economic Independence
12. Education

Workshop 2
1. Gender and Disability Issues
2. Human Resource Development and Training
3. Independent Living
4. Indigenous Approaches in Rehabilitation
5. Information Technology
6. Research and Development
7. Self-help and Self-reliance
8. Sexuality
9. Social Security
10. Socio-Cultural Issues
11. Sports and Leisure
12. Vocational Diversification Diversification
13. Volunteerism in Disability Work

 
 

Zaliha
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7588251 (h)
zaliha@medicine.med.um.edu.my

Ranjit
012-2771998
ranjitkr@tm.net.my

Selina
7593225 (o)
016-2738537
a5selina@umcsd.um.edu.my

Yuhanis
7594626 (o)
018-82000836
yuhanisadnan@hotmail.com

Naziaty
7595396 (DL)
7595320 (messages)
naziaty@alambina.um.edu.my

Aili
7564422(o)
aili@medicine.med.um.edu.my

Rebecca
9874896
012-3739151
pil@graywolf.com.my

Aminah
2540088
aminahkassim@hotmail.com

Fauziah
7550296
fbt@tm.net.my

Sharifah
6514724
sharifahsyedzin@hotmail.com

Taayah
7594949(o)
7564422.komtel 1364
taayah@medicine.med.um.edu.my

Hamidah
7318466(o)
hamidah@ksm.com.my

Poh Wan/Kong Meng
4568715
mcare@po.jaring.my