Ecological or biological corridors are used to have a space where two or more ecosystems come together to promote the migration of species and genetic exchange. Their conservation and creation is important because many areas are no longer suitable for human activities such as agriculture, livestock, infrastructure construction and more.
Last Friday, November 1, at the Territorial Polytechnic University of the State of Trujillo (UPTT), Boconó extension, the consultation and validation workshop of proposals for the creation of ecological corridors, formation of management commissions and formulation of comprehensive plans and management of the buffer zone of the Andean region to reestablish the fragmented patches.
The group of deaf people and people with hearing disabilities were part of this activity and thanked engineer Marcos Hidalgo, Director of the Guaramacal Andean bear project, also a professor at the University of Los Andes, Boconó extension, for the invitation, since it was counted with the presence of Venezuelan Sign Language interpreters as facilitators: Mayelin Lobo, and Jeanine González, members of the National Foundation of Zoological Parks, Zoocriadero and Aquarium of Venezuela (FUNPZZA).
Rights
As explained by special education teacher Rafael Reyna, all of this is in compliance with article 8, of the rights of deaf and hearing-impaired people to access a form of communication, be it in sign language, article 13, right to education, article 16, 17 right to information and communication, article 21 services of translators and interpreters of Venezuelan Sign Language.
And this Saturday, November 2, they continued with the second part in the Tostós parish, at the Loma de San José school, a school in this community, from 10 am, this workshop is organized by the National Foundation of Zoological Parks, Zoocriaderos and Aquariums of the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism and two workshops were included in the project design:
A workshop in sign language, titled: knowing the flora and fauna of the Venezuelan Andean region, aimed at people with differentiated hearing abilities.
And one of Braille, where we present the Venezuelan Frontine Bear, aimed at people with differentiated visual abilities.
Acknowledgments
From the Foundation they thanked Engineer Marcos Hidalgo for having sent the invitation to all those present, Dr. Carliz Díaz, President of the National Foundation of Zoological Parks, Zoocriaderos and Aquariums explained that Boconó has two very important ecological corridors, in favor of its preservation, they work as a team with the NGO Oso Andino Guaramacal, who took a tour and were able to learn more about the species and also include people with hearing disabilities, making a call not to deforest for the species that we have in our municipality that are in danger of extinction.
They hope to continue with these actions to include the entire population in favor of protecting the environment, taking the Boconó municipality as an ecological pillar in the state of Trujillo.
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The article highlights a recent event organized for deaf individuals and those with hearing disabilities, emphasizing inclusive practices and access to education. The initiative, led by engineer Marcos Hidalgo and supported by Venezuelan Sign Language interpreters, facilitated workshops aimed at educating participants about the flora and fauna of the Andean region in sign language, alongside a Braille workshop focusing on the Venezuelan Frontine Bear for visually impaired attendees.
This event aligns with various articles regarding the rights of people with hearing impairments, ensuring they receive adequate communication services, educational opportunities, and the right to information. The workshops took place in the Tostós parish at the Loma de San José school and were part of a broader effort by the National Foundation of Zoological Parks, Zoocriaderos, and Aquariums, promoting environmental awareness and conservation.
The acknowledgment from the Foundation and Dr. Carliz Díaz highlighted the importance of preserving the ecological corridors in Boconó and the need for community involvement in conservation efforts. They aim to foster an inclusive environment that protects endangered species while raising awareness among all community members.