Disability in Uruguay

People with disabilities working for the government a minimum 4% reservation of positions for people with disabilities led to the admission of 121 people, 3.5 times the year before. (In Spanish, Jul, Oficina Nacional del Servicio Civil)

More Support Needed for Independent Living. A report on gaps in support systems for people with disabilities:

“Uruguay is among the first countries in the Americas to provide personal assistance for people with disabilities in their care system, but has yet to provide services for everyone who require them for independent living.” (Sep, Human Rights Watch)

Interview with Natalia Guala Beathyate director of ONCE Social Group and expert on the Committee of Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (In Spanish, Jul, Cermi)

Executive Bill Promotes Legal Capacity of Persons with Disabilities through a system of supports and guarantees. (In Spanish, Jul, Uruguay Presidency)

Maldonado Municipality will pay up to $300,000 to public transport companies for tickets for people with disabilities. (In Spanish, Mar, La Diaria Maldonado)

Half of persons with disabilities live in poverty. An interview with the executive coordinator of the Disability Secretariat of Montevideo. (In Spanish, Apr, PIT-CNT)

Hiking for everyone bringing people with disabilities closer to nature through a special wheelchair adapted for mountains. (In Spanish, Apr, El Pais)