People with Intellectual Disabilities & Their Family Members
People with intellectual disabilities often need support learning and understanding information.
They may need support to communicate, make decisions, or manage daily life.
With the right support, everyone can live a full life included in their community.
Overcoming Barriers
Many people with intellectual disabilities face serious barriers. Too often, they are kept apart from the society — in institutions, special schools, or workplaces that exclude them from the rest of society.
These are not problems caused by disability itself. They are caused by systems that deny people equal rights and chances.
Inclusion means people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes, making choices about their lives, and taking part in their communities — with the support they need.
People with intellectual disabilities are leaders, employees, artists, parents, and friends. They enrich our societies.
When they are included, everyone benefits.
Our main focus
Family members support their sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters with intellectual disabilities every day. They fight for their rights, speak up for change, and build communities of care.
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Many families do not get the support they need — from schools, health services, or social care.
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Parents are left to fill the gaps, often giving up work or education.
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Brothers and sisters may take on caring roles too early. Families carry responsibilities that should be shared by society.
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The lack of support systems and inclusive services means that family life can be limited.
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In many countries, families have no access to respite, personal assistance, or flexible employment.
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When there are no inclusive schools or community services, families are pushed toward institutions.
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Families want the same things everyone wants: to live together, to belong, and to see their relatives live a good life.
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When inclusion works, families are stronger. They can take part in community life, have time for themselves, and see their loved ones thrive.
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We work to make sure that support, respect, and equal rights are a reality — for people with intellectual disabilities and for their families.