Renovar el apoyo y empoderar a la comunidad de personas con discapacidad | Elyse Go | TEDxSJCS Youth

Elyse Go, emprendedora social y coach ejecutiva con sede en Manila, explora el mundo de las personas con discapacidad y sus cuidadores. Explica por qué la necesidad de pertenencia, tan comprensible para todos, con frecuencia se niega en la práctica. Distingue entre igualdad y equidad y pide atender las causas profundas de la exclusión en las políticas, las estructuras y las mentalidades. La charla se presentó en un evento TEDx organizado de forma independiente por una comunidad local.

• Por qué se niega la pertenencia a personas con discapacidad y cuidadores
• La diferencia entre igualdad y equidad
• El valor filipino KASAMA como llamado a la acción

Elyse Go takes us into the unchartered world of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers, exploring why the need for belonging, something we all understand, is so often denied in practice. Through the Filipino value of KASAMA, meaning "to be together with" in journey, struggle, and outcome, she breaks down the difference between equality and equity, shares powerful stories of PWDs and their families defying expectations, and challenges us to stop waiting for exclusion to erupt and instead address its root causes in policies, structures, and mindsets. This talk is a call to action, an invitation to become a KASAMA in building a world where everyone's potential has room to grow. A Manila-based social entrepreneur, executive coach, and diversity advocate dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities, particularly the Deaf community. As the co-founder of Hand and Heart, she has pioneered initiatives that connect differently abled individuals with meaningful learning and employment opportunities. Through her work, she has trained organizations in inclusive hiring, workplace sensitivity, and sign language interpreting. Recognized with honors such as the Master Connector Special Award, she exemplifies leadership in building a more inclusive and equitable society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx