Sumi Vidal

Guatemalan disability rights pioneer transforming accessibility laws

Born with cerebral palsy in 1985, Sumi Vidal revolutionized disability infrastructure across Central America. Her achievements include:

• Drafting Decree 65-2021 mandating wheelchair access in public spaces
• Creating Latin America's first sign language TV channel
• Developing tactile pavement systems adopted by 7 countries

Through her organization Ruedas Libres, Vidal has trained 1,200+ architects in universal design principles. Her TEDx talk on neurodiversity has garnered 2.8M views, challenging stereotypes about physical limitations.