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The National Federation of Persons with Disabilities (FENADIS) has brought together organizations of people with disabilities and associations of parents of children with intellectual disabilities in an effort to establish a coordinated approach. The FENADIS does not have any facilities of its own, but instead moves its operations to the organization of the presiding leader, who is elected every two years. Membership consists of organizations from the capital city and other parts of the country. FENADIS is financially supported through member organizations' contributions.

Organizations of persons with disabilities typically collaborate well with each other, especially in the capital city where major disability organizations carry out joint activities in order to advocate for disability rights. There are combined social activities such as the commemoration of the International Day of Disabled Persons. The organizations also sponsor meetings with presidential candidates during election campaigns. In general, leaders of these organizations feel that further improved coordination is critical for bringing disability rights to the agenda of politicians.

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