Abilityhaiti

listening to and respectfully sharing the stories from persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers, we can reach a better understanding of their vulnerability, aspirations, challenges and needs.

• focusing the light of research, learning and communications on disability we can have a more open dialogue, sharpen public awareness and raise the spirit of personal compassion within and outside Haiti.

• fostering collaboration with and within the communities of persons with disabilities and the coordination of p***c and private resources, we can fuel more dedicated action, spark innovations and provide new tools that promote independence and well being. We are Haitians and non-Haitians with connected aspirations and a commitment to strive together to reach beyond our grasp, to go beyond who we are today, beyond the borders of limitations into the region of all possibilities. Documentary
COCOBAI Ability and Disability in Haiti

“Cocobai,” a derogatory Creole term for Haitians with disabilities meaning “worthless”, “disgraced,” is the title of the multi-media, abilityhaiti documentary on ability and disability in Haiti.

“Cocobai” is the vehicle for respectfully illuminating the stories of persons with disability and exploring the many aspects of disability in Haiti, including the human, social, ethical, cultural, historical, medical, economic and political facets. Documentation will be dynamic, interactive and multi-phasic. It will include a film, video series, an interactive web site, presentations, articles and social media platforms to follow the progress of the project and document the story, while raising p***c awareness and funding for technology applications. The project is Haitian centric with full participation of and partnerships with Haitians, especially those with disabilities, their caregivers and families.