Santo Domingo, RD – The National Disability Council (CONADIS), together with public and private institutions and civil society organizations, announced a broad agenda of activities that will be carried out throughout the country on the occasion of the Disability Week 2025with the purpose of promoting the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with disabilities.
The day will begin on Monday, December 1, with the presentation of the institutional advances corresponding to the year 2025, as well as the work perspectives for 2026, focused on strengthening inclusive public policies and the development of a more accessible and equitable society.
At this event, the National Disability Plan 2025–2035a ten-year national strategy that establishes the priority lines to guarantee the full exercise of the rights of people with disabilities in the Dominican Republic.
As part of the programming, the authorities of the CONADISmeetings with families of students with disabilities will participate, organized in coordination with the Ministry of Education, with the aim of strengthening the link with educational communities.
In addition, a play starring people with disabilities will be presented, highlighting their artistic talent and promoting access to culture as a fundamental right.
International Day of People with Disabilities – December 3
On Wednesday, December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the traditional mass will be celebrated in the Primate Cathedral of America at 9:00 in the morning, followed by a walk to the Altar of the Homeland, where a wreath will be laid.
Within the framework of this commemoration, international cooperation agreements will also be signed with allied organizations, as part of the efforts to strengthen inclusion policies at the national level.
Likewise, simultaneous activities will be carried out in different provinces of the country, promoted by public and private institutions and non-profit associations (ASFL), reaffirming the national character of this day.
Activities will continue
As part of the weekly program, a tree planting day will be held in accessible spaces in the National District, promoting the right to the environment of people with disabilities.
Likewise, CONADIS will deliver support devices, including position chairs and sports chairs, aimed at foundations, clubs and federations that actively work for inclusion.
The institution will also participate in the inauguration of an inclusive park, in coordination with civil society organizations, reaffirming its commitment to universal accessibility.
Finally, from December 5 to 7, CONADIS will accompany the Dominican delegation that will represent the country in the 3×3 World Basketball Tournament, to be held in Puerto Rico, highlighting the promotion of adapted sports and the development of athletes with disabilities.
