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Enabling The Disabled In Academia; Voting ends 25th July
Topic Started: Jul 22 2017, 12:59:08 AM (239 Views)
Bai Lung
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The World Assembly,

Applauding its members' continued efforts on the promotion of human rights and social justice throughout the globe,

Concerned that the non accommodation and subsequent marginalization of disabled students could undermine global human rights efforts,

Concerned students with disabilities continue to encounter physical barriers to educational services, such as a lack of ramps and/or elevators in multi-level school buildings, inaccessible facilities, and/or inaccessible transportation to and from school.

Troubled that accommodations for students with disabilities are often made based on budgetary considerations rather than on an assessment of the actual needs of students with disabilities.

Concerned that students with disabilities continue to face negative attitudes and stereotypes in the education system.

Concerned by the lack of knowledge about and sensitivity to disability issues on the part of some educators, staff and students and how this can make it difficult for students with disabilities to access educational services equally.

DEFINES disabled, for the purposes of this resolution, as having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities,
DEFINES a disabled student, for the purposes of this resolution, as an individual who suffers from the above series of limitations and attends any academic setting where the disbursement of knowledge takes place in a class setting,

Noting the disenfranchisement of disabled students has the potential to cause extreme social and economic harm to member nations populations through the deterioration or degradation of social equity, for example: inhibiting the rights and socioeconomic mobility of citizens, hindering social stability by destroying or causing a decline in the image of a common national bond, and nullifying the possible economic progression by under utilizing the cultural, industrial, and scientific capital these citizens could contribute,

Hereby, subject to any limitations set by earlier resolutions that are still in effect, including the fact that the discrimination involving certain groups of students and other protected populations may already be covered separately by such legislation:

1. Instructs the Educational systems of all WA member nations to incorporate adequate disabled student training into their administrator and teacher training process;

2. Requires WA member nations to create necessary transportation, ramp and/ or elevator accessibility, and instructional requirements for disabled students attending academic settings and seek the proper assistance if necessary in making these accommodations;

3. Requires WA member nations to earnestly enforce measures designed to stop the overt and covert discrimination and non accommodation of disabled students within their domains;

4. Urges member nations to pass legislation promoting greater accountability in the transportation, education, and sustainment of disabled students within their own borders.
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"They whine about discrimination. Do you know who is being discriminated against? The Hal'vonnist people of Dannistaan, the ones who created this nation... I am talking about the Dannistrian Hal'vonnist people of the North as well as the East...Communism is racial! A racial minority seized control in Bai Lung and in all her satellite states such as Kelssek, Dovakhan and the Free Pacific States, and many other countries I could name."

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Bai Lung
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More info here: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=419100&sid=73d69c2f93f3a850dd73b2f294ce7594

This resolution is now up for vote.

Bai Lung will vote FOR.
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"They whine about discrimination. Do you know who is being discriminated against? The Hal'vonnist people of Dannistaan, the ones who created this nation... I am talking about the Dannistrian Hal'vonnist people of the North as well as the East...Communism is racial! A racial minority seized control in Bai Lung and in all her satellite states such as Kelssek, Dovakhan and the Free Pacific States, and many other countries I could name."

-Kelly Minn'ow-Jones, former leader of the Dannistrian National Party
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[nation]Mexregiona[/nation] will vote FOR.

It is a fundamentally good resolution, but I'm not completely sure why such a large chunk of the populace is against the article. Perhaps it's those shady Nazi delegates.... :paranoid:
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2017: February 1st: Appointed Deputy Provost (YAY); February 11th: Changed Forum Name from US Mexregiona to Mex ; February 17th: Altered National Flag; February 27th: Disheartenedly Resigned From All Governmental Institutions; June 3rd: Officially Adopted Dovahofkiin; June 10th: Rejoined the Magisterium; June 15th: Took a Strange Interest in the Regional Calendar; June 29th: Took Up the "Directory of East Pacific Nations"; July 2nd: Took Up the "Sovereigns of the East Pacific"; I Was Delegate Once
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Atlae, or at least AtlaeXX, will vote AGAINST. Specialization would be more efficient and more effective than accomadation. Additionally, this proposal was not drafted in the forum. Based on his/her refusal to take criticism about his proposal, he/she is most likely a badge hunter.

EDIT: Although it has a very nice preamble, the definition of "disabled" is too broad.
Edited by Atlae, Jul 22 2017, 09:54:16 AM.
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Jul 22 2017, 09:41:28 AM
Atlae, or at least AtlaeXX, will vote AGAINST. Specialization would be more efficient and more effective than accomadation. Additionally, this proposal was not drafted in the forum. Based on his/her refusal to take criticism about his proposal, he/she is most likely a badge hunter.

EDIT: Although it has a very nice preamble, the definition of "disabled" is too broad.
You make great points which I hadn't considered. And yes, I do agree that the term is a little broad. Honestly, I should have noticed that. I also wanted to note that I was not implying you were a Nazi. Or anybody else, for that matter. I try to get along with people of all backgrounds and ideologies, but Nazis are not on my list. I won't stand for what they promote.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MEX
**Official Pax Post Award 7/27/2017**
2016: February 19th: [nation]Mexregiona[/nation] Founded in [region]The East Pacific[/region]; February 28th: Joined WA; July 1st: Joined TEP Forums; July 15th: Became Citizen of TEP; August 9th: Became Magister of TEP; September 9th: Changed Forum Name from United States of Mexregiona to US Mexregiona; October 17th: Founded the Meme Department; November 12th: Accepted Delegate Nominations; November 24th: "Lost Miserably"
2017: February 1st: Appointed Deputy Provost (YAY); February 11th: Changed Forum Name from US Mexregiona to Mex ; February 17th: Altered National Flag; February 27th: Disheartenedly Resigned From All Governmental Institutions; June 3rd: Officially Adopted Dovahofkiin; June 10th: Rejoined the Magisterium; June 15th: Took a Strange Interest in the Regional Calendar; June 29th: Took Up the "Directory of East Pacific Nations"; July 2nd: Took Up the "Sovereigns of the East Pacific"; I Was Delegate Once
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NSwiki - Mexregiona --- NSwiki - Dovahofkiin --- NSwiki - Marpa

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The proposer does not accept criticism, and their definition of "disabled" is far too broad. For this, Tretrid will vote AGAINST.
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Enabling The Disabled In Academia was passed 9,219 votes to 5,744.
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"They whine about discrimination. Do you know who is being discriminated against? The Hal'vonnist people of Dannistaan, the ones who created this nation... I am talking about the Dannistrian Hal'vonnist people of the North as well as the East...Communism is racial! A racial minority seized control in Bai Lung and in all her satellite states such as Kelssek, Dovakhan and the Free Pacific States, and many other countries I could name."

-Kelly Minn'ow-Jones, former leader of the Dannistrian National Party
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