Who We Are
Our History
In 2011, the Mainstream Association took a major step by presenting an innovative project to JICA Kansai, which gave rise to the MORPHO Independent Living Center in Costa Rica, inaugurated in 2012. This center not only marked a milestone in Latin America by receiving technical support on disability issues, but also became the first place to offer personal assistance services in the region.
Located in Pérez Zeledón, the Morpho Project is developed in two phases with the aim of empowering people with disabilities and replicating this experience throughout the country. Through seminars and meetings, leaders have been strengthened and visibility has been given to the group, turning each participant into an agent of change.
One of the center's most notable achievements has been the promotion of the Law for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities, which guarantees fundamental rights and supports inclusion. Together we are building a more inclusive and empowered Costa Rica!
Mission
Support people with disabilities so that, regardless of their degree of disability, they can exercise their personal autonomy and thus develop, being fully and transversally included in their community and social environment.
Vision
To be a center for independent living in which the principles of independent living and personal autonomy are implemented, serving as a model for other centers for independent living and organizations for people with disabilities. Training and supporting other organizations by replicating experiences.
Goals
a) Ensure the sustainability of the independent living center through the
sale of services to both the disabled population and the general public.
b) Train others through talks, internships, workshops and training
independent living centers, organizations and institutions.
c) Train personal assistants for people with disabilities and provide
monitoring their training.
d) Coordinate an effective personal assistance system that promotes autonomy
personnel of people with disabilities based on the principles of
independent living.
e) Provide the services of an independent living center such as:
dispatch and coordination of personal assistants, peer counseling,
enforceability of rights and political influence, among others.
