Marches will seek to make people with disabilities visible

During the commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on Saturday, December 3, three mobilizations will converge in Mexico City: that of the Movement of Persons with Disabilities, that of the Committee of Persons with Disabilities and the one organized by the Telethon Foundation.
The three coincide at the meeting point, the Angel of Independence, on the route and at a similar time, between 9:00 and 11:00 in the morning, which makes it foreseeable that at some point they will meet.
However, despite being different organizations and each contingent will wear different colors and badges, the members are moved by the same objective: to make people with disabilities visible and express respect for their rights.

“The overall goal of 2022 is to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility, universal design and reasonable accommodation, as it is the key to full access to rights and obligations on an equal basis for people with disabilities,” said Jess Aguilar, a member of the Disability Movement.
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Aguilar, along with other members and leaders of the movement, participated in a media conference held at the El Rule Cultural Center, to publicize the activities leading up to December 3.

For the second consecutive year, several Mexican cities will dress in phosphorescent yellow to make people with disabilities visible. With that color, there’s no way they won’t be seen.
According to the leaders of the movement, for this year it is expected that about 600 people will attend the walk in the Mexican capital, plus contingents from other states and countries.
“While it is true that we see more and more accessible places, there is still much to achieve, but the important thing is that we all together make it visible to get to have accessibility in general,” said Abraham Manríquez, part of the organizing committee.
What is the movement’s plan?

December 1: Public buildings such as the Angel of Independence, the Monument to the Revolution, the Oil Fountain, etc. will be illuminated in yellow.
December 3: Three-kilometer route in Mexico City and in each of the venues that join; currently, the movement has 31 national liaisons and representation in Chile, Colombia, Panama and Venezuela.

There will be a walk in all the states of the Republic; These are some of the points and meeting times contemplated:

CDMX: The appointment is at 9:00 at the Angel of Independence to start the walk at 10:00; at the end of the tour there will be a cultural event with DJ to live together, dance and celebrate diversity.
Monterrey: Under the slogan “For the right to the city”, the movement calls for the walk (with route yet to be defined).
Xalapa: The appointment is at 9:00 in the Esplanade of the State Theater, in Xalapa, Veracruz.
Queretaro: March-to-roll for human rights for all people. The meeting point is the parking lot of the Comercial Mexicana del Pueblito at 9:00.
San Luis Potosi: The appointment is at Parque Morales at 9:00.
Guadalajara: The meeting point will be on Jesús García Street, Fray Antonio Alcalde, towards the Plaza de la Liberación, at 10:00.

If someone wants to participate in the activities in their city or municipality, they can consult the directory of links with information on who to contact and coordinate that participation.
All people are welcome regardless of whether they have a disability or not; Anyone can put on the Fosfo shirt or scarf and join the contingent.
Those unable to attend the walk will be able to join the digital activism campaign and promote content on social media about the importance of universal accessibility, and invite mass participation and awareness of the rights of people with disabilities.
In addition, you can visit the illuminated monuments, take a photo and share it on networks, tagging the Movement of Persons with Disabilities and using the hashtags: #MovimientoPCD, #OrgulloyDignidadPCD or #AccesibilidadUniversal.
What recommendations are there to attend the march?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Arrive early and locate each group: if you do not belong to a collective or organization, approach the vanguard of the contingent.
Bring water or hydrating drinks, sunscreen and everything you need to protect yourself from the sun.
Do not move away from the contingent and mKeep personal belongings always protected.  
The intake of alcoholic beverages is not allowed during the tour, it is an event for the whole family.
Banners, posters and other signs of support may be carried.

This text was originally published on the site Me too.

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