“In the institution, I was humiliated and ignored. In the community, I'm treated with respect and dignity," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "People with disabilities must collaborate with civil society organizations to advocate for deinstitutionalization. People with intellectual disabilities have the right to live independently and be included in the community. We are […]

“When I decided to move into the community, I faced a lot of resistance from the staff of the institution," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "They scared me that I would not survive in the community. For me, it was very difficult….I was afraid not to lose everything. But I wanted to change […]