Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) convened a group of disability, civil rights, and veterans advocates to strategize about a final push for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).  Efforts are directed toward a vote in July around the 24th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Senator Harkin has a message for supporters of the treaty and a plea for assistance.  Please go to http://www.harkin.senate.gov/help/crpdstories.cfm to watch Senator Harkin’s message.