Disability in Costa Rica

17.2% of the Costa Rican population has a disability according to the results of the second national survey on disability. “Employment for the disabled population was estimated at 40.7% versus 66% of people without disabilities who have jobs.” (In Spanish, Jun, El Observador)

Results of the 2023 National Disability Survey

“It is estimated that 17.2% of people aged 18 and over in Costa Rica have a disability. Of the total number of people with disabilities, approximately 58% are women. 40.7% of people with disabilities have jobs.” (In Spanish, Jun, INEC)

17 people with disabilities died within six weeks after leaving the controversial foundation Manos Abiertas. (In Spanish, Apr, Semanario Universidad)

Towards Dignity and Autonomy a report on personal assistance policies across nine countries. (Mar, ENIL and ILO)

Access to justice for people with disabilities in Costa Rica: still a challenge. (In Spanish, Aug, Delfino)

Overview

The odyssey faced by disabled people in public transport video reporting on the experiences of a wheelchair user using (or, not being able to) bus routes. (In Spanish, Mar, Calle 7)

Air Travel

Canadian Travel blogger highlights 'terrifying' wheelchair ordeal. “Tori Hunter, 26, posted a video of her disembarking the flight with the help of staff at an airport in Costa Rica.” (May, BBC)

UN Committee has 70 reasons for concern with Costa Rica and only 10 positive aspects on rights with disabilities. (In Spanish, Mar, CR Hoy)

30th Session of the CRPD Committee (Mar, OHCHR)