Human Rights, we can be free only if all are
To swim in rough sea, force 3 gale, while crossing the Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica and Sardinia. To face a very strong wind about 25/35 knots from north-east, and about 5 feets high waves and a minimum 12 degrees Celsius water temperature. Possibly, people have thought I am so crazy. Actually, that had not…
Stop and Think
Stop and think, disability is, in our society, a state of personal and social disadvantage where prejudice and stigma lead people with disabilities to physical and emotional isolation, poverty on human relations; the integration problems and poor opportunities of planning resulting in a sort of social rejection. Stop and think, the person with a…
Thanks Rotary, a special evening
I am very honored to be with you this evening: Rotary has a large and important tradition in the world and its objectives are understandable and important. Here I want to mention your contribution aimed at eradicating polio, together with WHO and UNICEF: thanks to this commendable initiative in recent years the number of new…
Disabiltity: The Italian Paradox, disregarded in the Italian Constitution
The protection of rights for people with disabilities in Italy is going through a very difficult period, even as we face an ongoing and constant reduction of economic resources urgently calling for strong action in respect to the institutions. It therefore seems necessary to reflect on the current legislation and address the existing programs, with…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and happy new year to all those wonderful people who, in recent years, have wanted to fight my battles along with me. especially to those people who due to their disability, are not able to express their feelings, they fail to demonstrate their capabilities and they cannot participate in social life. Merry Christmas…