As New Zealand ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we get an international take on the likely impact on the lives of disabled people. Participants include Jean-Baptiste Richardier, Gerard Quinn and Marcia Rioux.

Professor Gerard Quinn and MC Dave Henderson at the recent parliamentary breakfastProfessor Gerard Quinn with former Minister for Disability Issues Ruth Dyson

(Left) professor Gerard Quinn and MC Dave Henderson at the recent parliamentary breakfast

(Above) Gerard Quinn and Dave Henderson spend a few moments with former Minister for Disability Issues, Ruth Dyson