A quasi – experimental study was conducted with a representative sample of the population of Unidos Monterrey in

2008.

In certification process of the “Centro de Investigación y Diagnóstico, S.C.” (Center of Research and Diagnosis,

Monterrey, México)

Social Impact Measurement of Unidos Model

Promote a cultural change and foster a more humane society

2008 measurement

Goal

Society: Change Perspective Towards Disability

73.7% of society members that encounter Unidos, consider that they learn from the experience, and present motivation

towards approaching disability.

Youth: Act in Benefit of Disability Issues

56.7% of Young Volunteers, take part in other activities that benefit people with disabilities, outside Unidos Programs

Families: Recover Trust

83.7% of Families with members with disabilities, considers their happiness level and community trust has increased.

Promote a cultural change and foster a more humane society

Develop Social Leadership in Youth

2008 measurement

Goal

Multiply the Idea

85.1% of volunteers, bring other young people to Unidos, and apply in other contexts the lessons learned in their experience.

Foster Values and Abilities

78.5% of young volunteers, develop skills such as interaction with people with disabilities, acceptance of differences, patience, as well

as attitude of service and trust.

Raise the Awareness of People’s Rights and Value

78.5% of young volunteers, increase their social networks and interact with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

Develop Social Leadership in Youth

Foster social inclusion of people with disabilities

2008 measurement

Goal

Provide Acceptance and Belonging

78.7% of people with disabilities report an increase in acceptance and group belonging, improved social skills and increase in social

activity.

Increase Self-Esteem

91.85% of people with disabilities present an increase in self-esteem indicators.

Stimulate Motivation

91.6% of people with disabilities exhibit an increase in personal motivation.

Enable Independence

87% of people with disabilities increase their independent behavior, applying in other contexts the lessons learned.

Foster social inclusion of people with disabilities