Disability in Ecuador
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This page has curated news from Ecuador. There are a total of 6 links.
Contents
- Accessibility and Design
- Civil Society and Community
- Data and Research
- Policy and Rights
- Politics and Elections
Accessibility and Design
Accessibility initiatives in the canton of Baños especially in terms of people with visual disabilities. (In Spanish, 2024, Primicias)
Civil Society and Community
Social and Productive Pact for the New Ecuador: Agreement for tax incentive for non-profit organizations that work providing care and service to people with disabilities. (In Spanish, 2024, El Nuevo Ecuador)
Data and Research
Disability in numbers 1.1 million persons with disabilities, 7% of the population. The majority are women, and half only completed the ten years of general basic education. (In Spanish, 2024, Primicias)
Policy and Rights
The National Assembly unanimously approves draft law on persons with disabilities. “It is a respectful and just law that eliminates structural barriers.” (In Spanish, 2024, Asamblea Nacional) See a summary from El Comercio.
Politics and Elections
Voting at home will guarantee voting rights of disabled people. (In Spanish, Jan, Crónica)
People with disability also exercise their vote through a preferential table in each electoral precinct. (2024, Expresso)