In July 2001, in an unprecedented effort, various organizations of persons with disabilities nationwide joined the efforts of the National Association of the Disabled of Honduras to create the National Federation of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities of Honduras. Like the National Association of the Disabled of Honduras, which is made up of individuals with a variety of different disabilities, the National Federation is a cross-disability organization. Its main objective is to advocate for social recognition of people with disabilities and to influence the political and social policies that affect them. The group participates in high-level meetings and takes part in decision-making processes.