The United Nations Welcomes Connect 4 Life

Season 2, Episode 20June 20, 2025The United Nations Welcomes Connect 4 LifeOn June 10 of this year, the 18th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (otherwise known as the CRPD) convened at UN Headquarters in New York. One of the final items on the first morning of the proceedings was a decision announced in the General Assembly by the President of the Conference that the applications of 10 non-governmental organizations had been approved and would become accredited members moving forward. Connect 4 Life was one of the organizations listed – and is now an accredited member NGO of the UN’s Conference of States Parties to the CRPD.In this episode, Connect 4 Life’s CEO, Melanie Taddeo, explains what this means and why it’s a significant step forward, as well as how the broader Connect 4 Life community can contribute to the growing global dialogue around disability, accessibility and meaningful participation in all aspects of society and the economy.Visit www.connect4life.ca for more information about what Connect 4 Life can do for you and your organization. #disbilities #nonprofits #charity #fundraising #givingback #nonprofitorganization #socialgood #makeanimpact #socialimpact #notforprofit #makeadifference #causes #supportnonprofits #dogood #inclusion #disabilityawareness #accessibility #disabilityadvocate #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #careerdevelopment #skilldevelopmenttraining #connect4life #crpd #cosp18 #everyoneincluded #internationaldisability #unitednations