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CONADIS Peru: Working for the Recognition and Protection of the Rights of People with Disabilities

The National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities of Peru (CONADIS Peru) (in Spanish) works to guarantee the recognition and protection of the rights of people with disabilities, creating conditions in their environment to address and overcome gaps … Continue reading

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What is Web Accessibility?

According to the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), web accessibility means “that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.” All people with disabilities can benefit from accessible web design and development. … Continue reading

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The Chilean Down21 Group:  Working Towards the Education and Inclusion of People with Down Syndrome

The Chilean Down21 Group (Down21 Chile) (in Spanish) is a network of parents, institutions, and professionals who work toward the education and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The goals of Down21 Chile are to disseminate programs, methods, and activities … Continue reading

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FEVEDI: Improving the Quality of Life and Increasing the Rights of People with Disabilities, Their Families, Their Caregivers, and Their Community in Venezuela

The Venezuelan Federation of Associations and Foundations of People with Intellectual and Psychosocial Disabilities and other Integration Disorders (FEVEDI, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) is a coalition of foundations and associations in Venezuela focused on improving the quality of life … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for October 2022: Employment Equity for People with Disabilities

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I’m an advocate who focuses on employment – I’m excited to see more opportunities for people with disabilities, but … Continue reading

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The IDEAL Foundation: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services and Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Neurological Disorders in Colombia

The IDEAL Foundation for Comprehensive Rehabilitation (in Spanish) is a non-profit organization founded in April 1965 in Colombia by the Rotary Club of Cali, Colombia. The IDEAL Foundation is a center of excellence in neurodevelopment, a health service provider institution, … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for July 2022: What Do I Need to Know Before I Start My Own Business?

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am unemployed. Now, I am thinking of starting my own business. As a … Continue reading

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CONADI Guatemala: Joint action for the full participation of people with disabilities

The National Council for the Care of Persons with Disabilities (CONADI, acronym in Spanish) of Guatemala (in Spanish) is the coordinating, advisory, and driving entity that influences the application of general and state policies, to ensure compliance with human rights … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for March 2022: Cerebral Palsy, Aging, and Staying Engaged

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I’m a person with cerebral palsy (CP) and I’m doing my best to take care of my health. How … Continue reading

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Educared: Educating the Educators in Peru

Educared (in Spanish), a non-profit organization in Peru funded by Fundación Telefónica Movistar (in Spanish) and “la Caixa” Foundation, helps families, teachers, professors, and other education professionals learn about new ways to teach children with and without disabilities. Educared provides … Continue reading

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