Honduras-based executive Pia Ferrari is encouraging broader awareness and everyday support for children and adults with disabilities.
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Pia Ferrari, an executive at Corporación Televicentro and Vice President at BEE Entertainment, is using her voice to raise awareness for disability inclusion and the importance of community support for children and adults with disabilities.
Ferrari, who has also volunteered with Fundación Teletón, says the issue is personal because it is rooted in dignity, access, and compassion.
"I've always believed that the most meaningful work happens when you can create value for others," Ferrari said. "Whether it's through business or philanthropy, the goal is to make a positive difference."
Disability inclusion remains a major global and regional issue. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 billion people, or about one in six people worldwide, live with a significant disability. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the World Bank estimates that 85 million people live with disabilities, representing about 14.7 percent of the region's population.
For Ferrari, those numbers represent families, children, workers, students, and neighbors who deserve to be seen and supported.
"Some of the most inspiring people I've met have been through Teletón," Ferrari said. "Their resilience and determination remind you what really matters."
Fundación Teletón Honduras provides rehabilitation and physical medicine services for people with temporary or permanent physical disabilities. Its programs serve people from early childhood through adulthood and focus on care that respects each person's background and needs.
Ferrari believes that awareness starts with how people view disability in daily life.
"Leadership isn't about having all the answers," she said. "It's about understanding people and working together to solve problems."
Her advocacy reflects the same values that have shaped her career in media and entertainment. In business, Ferrari has worked in industries built around communication, connection, and public engagement. She says those same tools can help bring more visibility to people and families affected by disability.
"Technology changes. Platforms change. Audience habits change," Ferrari said. "But understanding what connects people is still at the heart of everything."
Children are also central to the conversation. UNICEF has estimated that nearly 240 million children worldwide live with disabilities. Many face barriers tied to education, health care, social inclusion, and community participation.
Ferrari says that public awareness can help reduce stigma and create a culture where people with disabilities are treated with respect.
"I think the most important thing is to stay authentic," Ferrari said. "People remember how you treat them and how you make them feel."
Ferrari is encouraging people to learn more about disability inclusion, listen to families and individuals with lived experience, and recognize the work of organizations that support rehabilitation, accessibility, and long-term care.
"Success means different things to different people," she said. "For me, it's about creating opportunities, supporting others, and leaving a positive impact wherever you can."
The call to action is simple: pay attention, stay informed, and choose inclusion in everyday settings. Communities become stronger when children and adults with disabilities are treated as full participants in public life.
For Ferrari, advocacy is not separate from leadership. It is part of it.
"You have to be willing to adapt," she said. "At the same time, you need to stay grounded in your values and your mission."
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About Pia Ferrari
Pia Ferrari grew up in Honduras and attended school in Tegucigalpa before studying at Endicott College in Massachusetts. She is Vice President at BEE Entertainment and an executive at Corporación Televicentro. She is also involved in philanthropy, including volunteer work with Fundación Teletón, which supports children and adults with disabilities.
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