A judge has requested the opening of a major case to investigate the 'protocols of shame' in Madrid's nursing homes during the pandemic, focusing on the possible systematic exclusion of elderly individuals with reduced mobility or greater disabilities. (translated)
The government has approved a royal decree that facilitates access to essential services for people with comprehension difficulties, ensuring their autonomy and preventing discrimination in areas such as transport, health, and education. (translated)
The ONCE has requested the development of accessible video games to ensure that people with disabilities can also enjoy the fun. (translated)
According to the Randstad Foundation, training in digital and technical skills will be crucial to improving employability and access to future-oriented professions for people with disabilities, such as customer service, accessibility, and logistics, in a job market that is constantly changing and automating. (translated)
Vivian de La Caridad Suárez, a woman with reduced mobility who suffers from several illnesses, is forced to live in a borrowed storage room on the fifth floor without an elevator in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria due to the housing crisis, which prevents her from accessing basic needs and requires a hard struggle to obtain suitable and accessible housing. (translated)
Accessible Theatre has arrived in 69 cities in its fourteenth season, benefiting more than 8,000 people with sensory disabilities through 463 accessible performances and training for 40 theatres to integrate accessibility into their programming. (translated)
Laura, a 24-year-old young woman with mosaic Turner syndrome, struggles to achieve a normalized life despite facing bullying, developmental delays, and cognitive difficulties, while her family advocates for better medical and educational care for those with this condition. (translated)
Daniel Pulvett, a blind chess player of Venezuelan origin, has achieved a remarkable feat by finishing fourth in the Spanish Championship, challenging his difficult personal circumstances and visual impairment, and he is preparing to take an oath of allegiance as a Spanish citizen after winning the World Championship for blind chess players the previous year. (translated)
Alfonso Galicia, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, expresses his gratitude to the Zancadas sobre Ruedas association for giving him the opportunity to traverse the Camino de Santiago, which allowed him to rediscover his autonomy and value every step he takes. (translated)
Full inclusion Spain has launched the #NoDecidasPorMí campaign to raise awareness about the biases faced by people with intellectual disabilities, promoting their autonomy and respect for their right to make decisions about their own lives, through videos that showcase the social barriers and prejudices that limit their full participation in society. (translated)
The ONCE warns that denying access to guide dogs not only violates the rights of blind people but also reflects a lack of empathy and knowledge about the importance of these animals as essential tools for the autonomy and safety of their owners. (translated)
The Institute of Space Sciences highlighted the success of the 'Inclusive Eclipse' project, which allowed more than 50 blind or visually impaired individuals to experience the total solar eclipse of August 12 through devices that transformed sunlight into sounds, thereby turning a visual phenomenon into an accessible and exciting experience. (translated)
The article details how Spanish law recognizes the right to telework for those who care for family members with disabilities, highlighting the importance of negotiation between the worker and the company, as evidenced by recent rulings that establish that the request for telework is not automatic and must be justified and discussed. (translated)
A study published in the journal 'Research in Science Education' asserts that scientists with disabilities bring unique and creative perspectives to scientific research, highlighting that their experience can enrich knowledge and research practice, beyond being simply considered beneficiaries of inclusion policies. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV received a group of people with disabilities from Toledo at the Vatican, where he underscored the importance of full inclusion and human dignity, emphasizing that inclusion starts with how they are greeted and reaffirming the Church's commitment to supporting this group. (translated)
Jesús Martín Blanco, Director General of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, celebrates the recent approval of the reform of the disability and dependency laws in Spain, which aims to make effective the inclusion, accessibility, and personal autonomy of nearly 10 million citizens, highlighting the importance of these laws truly transforming the daily lives of people with disabilities. (translated)
The history of the 'ugly laws' in the United States reveals how, over more than a century, discrimination and exclusion of people with disabilities were legalized, allowing authorities to expel them from public spaces under economic penalties or institutionalization, a situation that did not begin to change until the repeal of the last ordinance in Chicago in 1974 and the implementation of protective laws in the following decades. (translated)
The Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (Cermi) has requested the Government to raise the Public Indicator of Multiple Effects Income (Iprem) to 900 euros per month in the General State Budget for 2027, arguing that the current figure of 600 euros is insufficient to guarantee access to aids and social benefits for people and families with lower resources, especially in the context of rising living costs. (translated)
The Royal Family has demonstrated a strong commitment to disability, participating in more than eight meetings with the community in the last year, including visits to labor inclusion centers and audiences with organizations dedicated to improving the perception and opportunities for people with disabilities. (translated)
Juan Pablo Dos Santos, a young man who lost his legs in an accident, works tirelessly to help amputee children affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, fostering the hope that a disability is not the end of life while seeking funding to cover prosthetics that will allow them to move forward. (translated)
