This easy to read guide explains what will happen at the Civil Society Forum on 9 June 2025, held in New York ahead of COSP18. It is written in plain language and includes the full agenda, explanations of each topic, and background about the Forum and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The guide was developed through Listen Include Respect Services, with leadership from self-advocates. It supports people with intellectual disabilities to take part in international advocacy and understand the issues being discussed.

Topics covered in the Forum include:

  • Cuts to funding for disability organisations
  • New ways to fund disability support
  • Artificial intelligence and inclusion
  • The rights of indigenous persons with disabilities

This guide is a resource for self-advocates, families, and organisations who want to follow or take part in the Civil Society Forum.

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