Disability in Dominican Republic

Proposal approved for a national census to identify all people with disabilities resident in the country. (In Spanish, Apr, Diario Libre)

Higher Education

UASD inaugurates centre for inclusion of people with disabilities. (In Spanish, Jan, El Neuvo Diario)

Low labour inclusion: Only 15.8% of private companies hire people with disabilities, according to a report from the national statistics office. (In Spanish, Aug, Políticos en la red)

Women with disabilities: physical and social barriers. (In Spanish, Jun, Acento)

Guide for judges and officials in dignified treatment in access to justice of disabled people, LGBTIQ+ and migrants. (In Spanish, Mar, Acento)

Barriers for blind people lack of signals and accessibility in the streets and transport turn leaving the house into an act of bravery. (In Spanish, Feb, Acento)

The National Council for Disability at 24 years: its future, and reflections on challenges and opportunities:

“After 24 years of existence as a Council and more than a decade after the approval of this law, one could conclude that perhaps CONADIS should fine itself.” (In Spanish, Sep, Diario Libre)

Municipal Elections 2024 how to register for accessible voting. (In Spanish, Jan, Acento) see the 5 ways the programme helps disabled people participate (CDN).