Since disability rights are now in the process of being recognized and accepted, effective dissemination strategies are needed to make all individuals, both with and without disabilities, aware of the existence of these rights. Many people with disabilities do not know what their rights are. The National Commission on Human Rights has engaged in some awareness-raising activities. In its 2000 report, the Commission reported the publication of 12 booklets regarding the rights of vulnerable groups. Nine of these booklets make reference to the rights of people with different types of disabilities.¹¹⁴ The interactive compact disc known as Nuestros Derechos Versión 1.1 [Our Rights Version 1.1] also includes the rights of people with disabilities.

The report also notes that out of 3,918 complaints of alleged rights violations, only eight came from persons with disabilities. This small number further suggests a lack of rights awareness on the part of persons with disabilities.

In conclusion, the establishment of the Office for the Advancement and Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities has led to increased action and enhanced awareness regarding disabilities in Mexico. However, lack of commitment to disability rights beyond 2006 and the lack of legislative instruments have created uncertainty regarding the continuation of the recently created programs and bodies, thereby jeopardizing progress and posing a risk to social inclusion and the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities.

114. National Commission on Human Rights, Report From January 1 to 31 December 2002, February 2003, http://www.cndh.org.mx/Principal/document/la_cndh/activid/fr_activi.htm.