Prior to retiring in 2002, energy industry professional Fritz Gautschi served as president and CEO of ABB ALSTOM Power. Currently, Fritz Gautschi spends his time studying and pursuing various hobbies. He also supports charitable organizations including Paralyzed Veterans of America.

1. PARALYZED VETERANS
OF AMERICA
CELEBRATES DISABILITY
ADVOCACY DAY
By Fritz Gautschi

2. Introduction
 Prior to retiring in 2002, energy industry professional
Fritz Gautschi served as president and CEO of ABB
ALSTOM Power. Currently, Fritz Gautschi spends his
time studying and pursuing various hobbies. He also
supports charitable organizations including Paralyzed
Veterans of America.
As part of its recent advocacy efforts, Paralyzed
Veterans of America (PVA) recently joined disability
advocates around the world in celebrating the
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Held on
the third of December each year since 1992, the day
of global observance was established by the United
Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of
disability issues.

3. Paralyzed Veterans of America
 This year, advocates focused on the inclusion
barriers, such as those in transportation,
employment, and education, that affect people
with disabilities worldwide. In addition to taking
part in other observance activities, PVA
leaders marked the 2015 International Day of
Persons with Disabilities by promoting the
ratification of the Convention for the Rights of
People with Disabilities, a disability rights
treaty that aims to protect individuals around
the world.