Exercise: Looking into the future – where do YOU want to go?

At the end of this section we looked at events we think will take place soon after the adoption of the new disability Convention. We also looked at additional events and societal changes that we would like to see in medium term. But what about far into the future? In 20 years time where do you think persons with disabilities can be if we continue along this path of the full realization of our human rights?

• Make a list of what you would like to see happen in your country, and when you think those things might realistically happen. For example, when do you think it might be possible for your country to become a State Party to the new disability Convention? Are there events that you think need to happen before that is possible? If so, write down those events too and include the dates of when you think those things might realistically happen.
• What additional events and societal changes would you like to see take place in your country as a result of the positive influence of the new disability Convention? These might be things that you would like to see, but for which it is difficult to predict a date at this time.