Information has always been the catalyst of freedom and opportunity for people who have been discriminated against or exploited.
Individuals with lifelong disabilities are often isolated from information, life experiences, the community, and even each other. We believe, that if given a proper forum and resources, people impacted by disability could communicate with one another, share ideas and solutions, and ultimately, together, conquer the problems they have been facing, too often alone, for many decades.
Through our Global Information Village, we are hoping to provide the information people with disabilities and their supporters need to improve their lives.
A Global Outlook on Disability
- 10 percent of the World's population, or 650 million lives are made more difficult due to a disability
- People who struggle with the effects of disability tend to be the poorest and regarded as the most disadvantaged in their own communities
- Only 45 countries (of 193) have anti-discrimination and other laws to ease the burden of disability
Global Information Village Goals
Provide an online information portal that will:
- Report on the current condition and status of citizens with disabilities within society to foster an environment for change
- Celebrate the efforts of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of citizens with disabilities worldwide
- Highlight existing disability-related laws, practices, and resources that are aimed at improving the lives of citizens who are disabled
- Provide a network for advocacy and outreach among citizens with disabilities and their supporters