"The world is progressing in the rights of people with disabilities," said Michetti – Telam

The Vice President of the Nation, Gabriela Michetti, said today that "the whole world is moving forward to realize the rights of people with disabilities and make their well-being possible" as part of the closing of the II World Summit. on disability, which is being held on Saturday, adding that inclusion "is already on the agenda".

Although some activities are being developed tomorrow, the last day of the Summit, official closing was made today with representatives of Ecuador, Spain, Japan, India. and Great Britain, as well as Santiago Ibarzábal for Argentina, the host country.

In the same act, the director of the National Agency for People with Disabilities (Andis), Santiago Ibarzábal, welcomed the commitment of states and organizations in favor of "removing barriers so that all citizens have the same opportunities ".

He also considered it a "privilege to hold an unprecedented summit in our country and in the region".
This morning, the Andis presented the "Inclusive Management" seal that will oblige companies that pledge to take workers with this disease.

"This is a national seal that will be shared in all the provinces, we believe that this should be a collective construction, which is why we have collaborated with NGOs, companies and provincial officials," he explained. Ivo Luzzani, National Director of Inclusion.

In this sense, the manager specified that "the seal will be awarded to companies that meet the requirements and the commitment to include a disabled worker, and will last two years, because they will then have to revalidate it".

While the program of discussions and workshops on topics such as inclusion by technology, access to justice and independent living was being developed, in the pavilion of the exhibition, the star was space of the National Sports Agency, where took place matches adapted football, tennis and rugby, among other disciplines.

The second World Summit on Disability, held for the first time in Latin America, brings together for three days representatives of more than 20 countries to discuss the implementation of public policies "guaranteeing the full integration of people with disabilities and their inclusive development ".

Representatives of governments, disabled people's organizations, civil society, international organizations and cooperation participate in the conference.