Thursday, October 29, 2015

Students of CASP lived and innovated experience of a simulated flight thanks to Delta Air Lines


For the third year in a row, today October 28th, 200 students with different abilities were transported from the third floor of CASP to Atlanta and back to Lima. The students enjoyed an innovated and unique experience with the support of Delta Air Lines.

Delta Air Lines is committed to support initiatives of organizations which work to improve the health and well-being of people with different abilities, hoping to have an impact on the lives of people all over the world.

This activity was performed with the support of Ms. Delia Maria Ortega, representative of Delta Air Lines in Peru, and local and international airline staff. The purpose of the activity is to make our students participate in the simulation to learn the whole flying sequence in an airplane and be ready to have this flying experience. They follow instructions such as waiting for their turn to be assisted, providing their personal details (name, age, address), identifying their seat number according to their boarding pass, taking care of their belongings, and following instructions of the flight attendants.     

“It is an inspiring experience that a company such as  Delta continues betting on people with different abilities for three years, and that always ask us how to improve. The company is adding new environments, such as a counter like the one we find at the airport, security and a simulated plane with more seats. Delta is helping our students to know the sequence since they arrive at the airport, show their passports, recognise their seats, put away their suitcases. During these three years, we have seen the difference made in the lives of our students when they get on a plane. DELTA is a company aware of the mission of CASP, which is to make independent, productive and happy people.” Explained Dr. Liliana Mayo, founder of CASP.        

Furthermore, Ms. Delia Maria Ortega, representative of Delta Air Lines in Peru mentioned, “We are very pleased to help Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú do this simulated flight activity. It is the third time we perform it and the results are impressive. It is important for us in Delta to support the community we work for. Thank you, Centro Ann Sullivan.”

Saturday, October 17, 2015

People with different abilities will have employment opportunities in Parliament


Through the Board of Directors an agreement was signed with the Ann Sullivan Center of Peru.

People with different abilities in the country will have employment opportunities in the National Parliament thanks to the decision of its current Board of Directors to sign an agreement with the Ann Sullivan Center of Peru, which serves more than 450 young people with severe limitations.

The agreement was signed by the head of Parliament, Luis Iberico Núñez, and the founder and executive director of CASP, Liliana Mayo, during an event held in the Sala Castilla of the Legislative Palace. Third Vice President Luis Galarreta Velarde, one of the promoters of the event, also attended.

During his speech, the president of the Congress said this is a sign that the First Power of the State is still working to promote policies that grant dignity to people with disabilities, just as every individual deserves, according to our Political Constitution.

He added that they should decide and exercise their own abilities, legal personalities and will, without other people deciding for them.

For this reason, Iberico Núñez highlighted the agreement signed with CASP, because, he said, it is a very prestigious and model institute where research and training are done and where young people are prepared to pursue a worthy job.

“The areas that have been identified for now as places where the young people of the Ann Sullivan Center can perform their work are Documentary Process, Library, Dining Supervision, Auxilary Services, Press, and others,” he said.

Then Iberico reported that there are currently 29 people with disabilities working in the parliamentary service and three in the parliamentary organization. He said he had faith that after the agreement, they would reach the 5 percent quota required by Law No. 29973.

In the event, the president of the Congress introduced Luis Miguel, a disabled worker from the Parliamentary Service who has worked there since 2003 and who has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a master’s degree in Social Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. “It is an honor to have you as a collaborator of Parliament,” he said.

Third Vice President Luis Galarreta reported that it is a policy of the current board of directors to be concerned for people with disabilities who work in Parliament. He said that because of this, he has visited the different offices to see how their work is going and whether they have evacuation plans in the event of emergencies or other problems.

“In this way, we seek to be inclusive in an efficient manner and respecting the human rights of this sector of the population,” Galarreta said.

Liliana Mayo, Executive Director of CASP, said it is a historic moment for Peru that the Congress of the Republic would give work opportunities to this sector of the population. She added that it will serve as an inspiration to be repeated in other countries.

“If they are hiring them, it is not for charity but for quality,” she said. “These young people always ask for more work and are very loyal. They will be very appreciative of their Congress.”

The signing of the agreement will not result in costs to the parties. It is valid for three years and will be subject to biannual evaluation.

In Peru, People with Disabilities Day is celebrated every October 16 in commemoration of the first joint action for the rights of men and women with different abilities, which occurred in the 1980 Senate.


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