Last week, I walked into a café in Charlotte, North Carolina, looking for my morning coffee. What appeared to be a charming coffee shop in a trendy neighborhood turned out to be a movement for inclusion disguised as a café. The employees at Bitty and Beau’s have Down syndrome—a genetic condition where people are born with an extra chromosome, which affects the way their brain … [Read more...] about A Coffee Shop That Opens Doors
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Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
The prevalence of disability is projected to increase from 15 percent to 20 percent in Latin America and the Caribbean according to Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) estimations. As a multilateral organization focused on improving lives regionally, the IDB works with countries to remove barriers to the participation of the more than 80 million people with … [Read more...] about Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
The IDB’s Work Towards Equality
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is dedicated to improving quality of life by reducing inequalities and fostering fairer and more equitable societies where all people can reach their full potential. Detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities in the region is essential to design effective interventions that promote inclusive development. In this … [Read more...] about The IDB’s Work Towards Equality
Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
In the context of the International Day in honor of Persons with Disabilities, as happens every year, outdated statistics and tenuous information about people with disabilities will be disseminated. Albeit with good intentions, when the most shared data no longer reflects the current reality, resources and attention may end up diverted from the more striking challenges … [Read more...] about Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
Towards a More Equitable Care Economy
The work of caregivers is fundamental to the livelihoods and well-being of societies. From caring for the home and young children, to supporting the elderly or people with disabilities. These tasks sustain the well-being of millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite its importance, care work falls disproportionately on women and girls and is often unpaid. … [Read more...] about Towards a More Equitable Care Economy