Pineda Foundation

I’m happy to share that I’ve accepted an appointment as the Executive Director at Center for Independent Living, Inc.! I aim to strengthen the voice and impact of the disability community through collaborative leadership, strategic partnerships, and a deep commitment to our cause.

I look forward to making CIL a beacon of hope and a source of practical solutions for independence and equality. Leading the CIL marks a significant new chapter in my journey—an opportunity to blend my experiences with an enduring mission of empowerment and inclusion.

Reach out and join me as we go on this path together, with open hearts and a shared vision for a future where disability rights are human rights, and independence is accessible to all. Thank you for your warm welcome and support—it means the world to me.

https://thecil.org/press-release/center-for-independent-living-welcomes-dr-victor-santiago-pineda-as-new-executive-director-amid-crucial-times-for-disability-rights/

Center for Independent Living - Berkeley

I want to also thank all my staff at World Enabled for their incredible service. I look forward to new partnerships and leveraging my networks and relationships with UC Berkeley UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design Haas School of Business - UC Berkeley International House, UC Berkeley Ed Roberts Campus Hispanics in Philanthropy Ford Foundation Othering & Belonging Institute and many others.
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design

Center for Independent Living Welcomes Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda as New Executive Director Amid Crucial Times for Disability Rights Berkeley, CA – May 8, 2024 – As the 2024 elections approach, the stakes have never been higher for the 61 million adults in the United States living with a disability. At this pivotal moment, the Center for Independent Living (CIL), a cornerstone of the disability rights movement since 1972,…

I’m thrilled 😁 to announce my book Inclusion and Belonging in Cities of Tomorrow has been published and is available on https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-3856-8.
More posts and excerpts forthcoming

Inclusion and Belonging in Cities of Tomorrow This book explores how cities and their stakeholders can promote inclusion and accessibility through innovations in governance, planning and design.

To eat exquisitely a morsel of Truth, to savor its essence, is to nurture your soul for a lifetime.

leads Smart City Project's at the World Economic Forum's Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution. She addresses the need for data and research to guide more inclusive urban development.

https://vimeo.com/353413325

Cities for All: Karime Kuri on Data and Research (CC English + UCLG) Karime Kuri leads Smart City Project's at the World Economic Forum's Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution. She addresses the need for data and research…

Here’s an interesting discussion on connecting and .

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“Sustainability requires reshaping the creative environment to better integrate People of Determination and empower them to be a productive segment of society, capable of inspiring ideas and innovation, which, in turn, makes the cities of the future more inclusive for every member of society in work and in everyday life."
- Dr. Victor Pineda

Experts Explore Opportunities and Challenges to Build Smart Cities in 3rd UAE Public Policy Forum Panellists in the 3rd annual UAE Public Policy Forum explored the opportunities and challenges surrounding sustainable development, as well as ways to engage all members of the community in development efforts.

Watch NOW the LIVE STREAMING for our Keynote Speakers of Rights Symposium: http://ow.ly/lzfU30nMv2N

UAB Institute for Human Rights The UAB IHR serves as a platform for interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration for human right

Watch today the LIVE STREAMING for our Keynote Speakers of Rights Symposium... See them here at 8:30 AM CST: http://ow.ly/lzfU30nMv2N UAB Institute for Human Rights Lakeshore Foundation

UAB Institute for Human Rights The UAB IHR serves as a platform for interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration for human right

Keynote Speakers of Disability Rights Symposium will be Live today at 8:30 AM CST... Watch it here: http://ow.ly/lzfU30nMv2N

UAB Institute for Human Rights The UAB IHR serves as a platform for interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration for human right

Great article in Arabic on our work to make smart cities accessible to all, exciting as I will be speaking on these issues at the Dubai Public Policy Forum MBR School of Gov next week! SmartCities4All World Enabled Smart Dubai عائشة بنت بطي بن بشر Wesam Lootah

كيف يمكن جعل المدن الذكية مُراعية لاحتياجات ذوي الهمم تفشل المدن أحياناً في جعل التكنولوجيا التي تستخدمها مُتاحة للجميع. إلا أن هؤلاء نشطاء والشركات ناشئة يعملون على تغيير ذلك