Abandoned at birth and then secluded in Romanian residential institutions for almost 25 years, Nicoleta Nicolici and Ghizela Ghereben are living proof that people with intellectual disabilities can achieve greatness, if encouraged and supported in their goals.
The United Nations Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice has decided to research, as a priority, the issue of discrimination against women with regard to the right to health and safety.
Study has shown that nine of the 10 people with intellectual disabilities who were polled admitted to having experienced discrimination, while 51% of respondents believed they were part of the most discriminated group in society.
People First is an organization from Scotland. They created a video about people with intellectual disabilities who are being bullied or hurt.
Inclusion Europe member Insieme recently shared the results of a study on schooling integration of children with disabilities led in two cantons of Switzerland.
People First Scotland just released a new video on hate crimes against persons with intellectual disabilities.
