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"The tremendous disparity in disability law from one country to the next is astounding. The only way to ensure that every government in the world provides equal treatment and respect to its citizens with disabilities is to hold them accountable to a set of standards established through a Convention."

- Dr. William Kennedy Smith, Founder and Chairman of the CIR
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  Gillian Quinn, United Kingdom
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Gillian Quinn graduated from the University of Leeds, England in 2006 where she obtained a degree in English Law and European Law. During her time at the University of Leeds, she was granted an ERASMUS scholarship to study German law at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. In addition to her work for the IDRM, Ms. Quinn has been involved in supporting and mentoring young people with disabilities at a high school in West Yorkshire, England.

Ms. Quinn has a particular interest in the autism spectrum and is currently working for the UK charity MENCAP as an advocate for adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

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