Barriers

Barriers (Barreras) This refers to the environmental factors in a person’s surroundings that condition the way they are, act, or participate in it. For the WHO, environmental factors consist of… Read More »Barriers

Assistive devices, technical aids (Ayudas técnicas) These are external products for personal use, such as devices, equipment, instruments, or computer programmes that facilitate mobility, communication, or performing every day tasks.… Read More »Assistive devices

Autonomy (Autonomía) This is the ability to make one’s own choices independently, without coercion or the influence of third parties. Ultimately, it is the ability to choose freely. It refers… Read More »Autonomy

Sexual assistance (Asistencia sexual) This may be a paid or unpaid service which allows a person with disabilities to explore and enjoy their sexuality. There is no consensus about whether… Read More »Sexual assistance

Personal assistance (Asistencia personal) This is a personalized service provided by a person to someone who is in a situation of dependence, so that they can perform every day tasks… Read More »Personal assistance

Peer support  (Apoyo entre pares) These are collective spaces where people with disabilities help, train, and strengthen each other. In these spaces, people recognize that they are the experts on… Read More »Peer support

Reasonable accommodation (Ajustes razonables) These are the necessary and adequate modifications and adjustments to guarantee people with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise, on an equal basis with others, of all… Read More »Reasonable accommodation

Access to justice (Acceso a la justicia) Access to justice is the right of people with disabilities to exercise their legal capacity and to be recognized equally before the law.… Read More »Access to justice

Universal accessibility, full accessibility (Accesibilidad universal) Sign language video + Universal accessibility is a characteristic that all objects, spaces, processes, tools, and services should have, so that everyone can use,… Read More »Universal accessibility