La Lucha

In Bolivia, activists with disabilities risked everything for dignity. When pleas for a pension were ignored, they united in protest - trekking across the Andes in their wheelchairs. An inspiring journey followed, facing off against a government determined to silence them and a society indifferent to their struggle. But through cold, hunger, and vitriol, their resilience proved unstoppable.

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DisAbility Stories

From an Olympic ski jumper who overcomes a life-changing accident to young students with physical differences coming together to perform a dance recital, the inspiring stories in our DisAbilities film collection celebrate the achievements of people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Meet artists, caregivers, advocates and more sharing their stories of success and contributions to their communities that prove that nothing can limit our hopes and dreams.

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