By Elizabeth Lockwood, on behalf of the Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities for Sustainable Development There are an estimated 1.3 billion persons with disabilities in the world, yet this group continues to be left behind. Undoubtedly there was progress with civil society participation, including organizations of persons with disabilities and allies, leading to and with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, as we begin discussions on the Pact for the Future, the inclusion and recognition of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations have dwindled. The 2030...