Why we exist
Mexico is a country that has minimal state funding for therapy and equipment for individuals with a disability. Access to these basic services are limited and there are many barriers that face an individual living with a disability. The reality of this is isolation, a lack of education, unemployment, poverty, development of preventable secondary complications and premature death.
Recognising the Need
An estimated 9.17 million people live with a disability in Mexico, 7.5% of the population. Only 15% of people with a disability are receiving secondary education, 47.2% are employed and 45% live in poverty.
Awareness of disability rights is low among both people with and without disabilities.
Why is it so important?
The difference the right input can make is life-changing. It is essential that an individual with a disability is assessed from a very early age so that they can gain access to specialised equipment and individualised therapy input.
It is also crucial that families and healthcare providers have better access to education and more follow-on support.
We do not believe that any child should suffer the consequences of not having access to the right piece of equipment, regardless of where they live in the world.