Every person with all types of disabilities must be able to exercise their Human Rights. This exhibition aims to make visible discrimination and promote a culture of respect and inclusion.

Así Soy. Personas con Discapacidad (2018-12-01) by Museo Memoria y ToleranciaMuseum of Memory and Tolerance

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

The term "disability" is a general term that encompasses deficiencies that affect bodily, intellectual, or psycho social functions.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

Reading cards in braille for the visually impaired

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

These reading cards were piloted by 60 people with auditory, intellectual disabilities. The sign language elements were designed following the rules of accessibility to receive PWD guests.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

This exhibit highlights the challenges and realities, as well as the initiatives that have appeared with the objective of creating inclusive spaces.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

Throughout history, people with disabilities (PWD) have suffered prejudice and have been stereotyped.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

Disabilities are not a personal phenomena but a social one, which is why the context and the environment play preponderant roles.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

Half of the PWD (49.4%) live in conditions of poverty, 39.4% in moderate poverty, while 10% live below the poverty line.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

The daily life of a person with a disability is an obstacle course.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

We all live our lives in different social spheres and these activities are not easy to carry out if you have a disability.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

In their day to day life, PWD must face situations that limit not only their mobility and independence, but also violate their universal rights and even their physical integrity.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

All human beings can find themselves in a situation of disability at some point in their lives.

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

I am a person: I am vulnerable

ASÍ SOY (2018-11-30)Museum of Memory and Tolerance

Credits: Story

This exhibit was made possible thanks to the support of several civil organizations, institutions, socially responsible companies, and the authorities.

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