To become an ideal one, society must become accessible
There are 750 million disabled people in the world, about 10% of the entire population. In Europe, they account for 15% of the people. In Italy there are 4 million people who suffer from disabilities, 1 in 14. They belong to all categories: minors, elderly, immigrants, unemployed. They need assistance from every social policy: citizenship…
Life is wonderful
Life is wonderful because there are people who can make it so. I left home, as usual, armed only with hope and courage. Once again, hope and courage became a network that allowed me to draw exceptional men and women who, with generosity, have helped me to build a new bridge to communicate love for…
Thanks Orvieto
Last Saturday, in Orvieto, at the Council Hall, I presented the eighth stage of my world swim tour. For this opportunity, I would like to thank Mayor Antonio Concina, Vice Mayor Roberta Tardani, my dear friend Felice Zazzaretta, and the President of the UISP Orvieto Fabrizia Mencarelli, who welcomed me with great affection, in a…
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 my son, Alessandro, whose birthday is today. My commitment, training and travel doesn’t always allow me to spend as much time with him as I would like. Nevertheless, despite…
December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3rd we celebrate the International Day of of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme as chosen by the UN is “To remove barriers to create a society that is inclusive and accessible to all”. It’s a call for all countries, without exception, to provide all persons with the equal access they deserve and…