“In the institution, I was humiliated and ignored. In the community, I'm treated with respect and dignity," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "People with disabilities must collaborate with civil society organizations to advocate for deinstitutionalization. People with intellectual disabilities have the right to live independently and be included in the community. We are […]
“If we can get disaster management right for people with disability, we can get it right for all people.” —Marcie Roth, CEO People with disabilities have the right to protection and safety in situations of risk, including natural disasters. Yet they are disproportionately impacted during disasters and are often left out of relief and recovery […]
“When I decided to move into the community, I faced a lot of resistance from the staff of the institution," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "They scared me that I would not survive in the community. For me, it was very difficult….I was afraid not to lose everything. But I wanted to change […]