Being disabled in Guatemala and the story of Paula García
Natalie Duffy
For a variety of reasons, the incidence of disability is increasing in Guatemala. Conditions are harsh; most children with disabilities do not attend school and fewer than 2% of adults with disabilities are in work. Paula García, disabled from birth was eventually helped by the charity Transitions, which is itself supported by emerge poverty free. Paula now lives much more independently and aims to be a teacher.
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