SANTO DOMINGO – The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) and the National Council for Disability (Conadis) held a meeting with the purpose of advancing towards a more inclusive and accessible aviation for users.
The IDAC and Conadis committed to jointly implementing new initiatives during 2025 and 2026, including: workshops on universal accessibility, institutional diagnoses, formation of a Disability and Universal Accessibility Committee, specialized courses and improvement plans in physical, digital and communication accessibility.
The Director General of IDAC, Igor Rodríguez Durán , emphasized that the institution “is committed to ensuring that Dominican aviation is a sector that respects diversity, values talent, and opens its doors to all people, without distinction.”
Meanwhile, the president of Conadis, Benny Metz , highlighted the importance of this approach so that the rights of people with disabilities translate into concrete actions.
Currently, IDAC has 2,328 employees , of whom 21 have some type of disability (0.9%). 62% of them are women , demonstrating an intersectional approach that unites gender equality with social inclusion.
These professionals perform highly relevant functions, from aeronautical inspection to administrative tasks, demonstrating that disability is not an obstacle to contributing to the technical and human development of the sector.
In terms of infrastructure , IDAC has taken significant steps by adapting spaces such as the Norge Botello building, which now includes ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. At the cultural level, awareness programs have also been developed, including a workshop for 700 employees, scheduled for September 9th, aimed at promoting values of respect, inclusion, and active citizenship.
This meeting marks a firm step towards building an aeronautical sector that reflects the values of inclusion, respect and dignity , contributing to making the Dominican Republic a regional benchmark in terms of accessibility and equal rights.
The Director General of IDAC was accompanied by Yildis Almonte , Director of Planning and Development; Claudio Martínez Turbí , Director of Communications and Public Relations; Maribel López , Director of Human Resources; José Raúl Vargas , in charge of Gender Equality; and Cristina Marmolejos , in charge of Training.
Representing Conadis, in addition to its president, Benny Metz , were Alexis Antonio Alcántara Dionicio , director, and Ramón Munoz , in charge of Public Policies.
