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Brazil marks National Day of Struggle for People with Disabilities
Brazil is observing the National Day of Struggle for People with Disabilities, marked by various initiatives aimed at improving inclusion, accessibility, and legal protections. In the Senate, specialists have called for the implementation of a unified biopsychosocial evaluation to facilitate access to inclusion policies, as outlined in the Statute of the Person with Disabilities.
Educational and labor sectors are also active. The Ministry of Education is implementing the National Policy for Inclusive Special Education, which includes establishing Reference Centers for Continuous Training (Ceforcs) to support teachers. In the labor market, efforts such as employability fairs in Campo Grande and Naviraí are connecting people with disabilities to job opportunities, while data shows a significant increase in formal employment for this demographic since 2008.
Despite these advancements, challenges remain. Reports indicate over 100,000 complaints of violations against people with disabilities were recorded in early 2026. Additionally, consumer protection agencies like Procon-SP have issued guides to help citizens navigate barriers in physical and digital retail environments, noting a persistent number of complaints regarding accessibility and priority service.
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Brazil · Brazilian Paralympic Committee · Brazilian Senate · CAPES · Campo Grande · Comitê Paralímpico Brasileiro · Damares Alves · Funsat · IBGE · MEC · Ministry of Education · Ministry of Labor and Employment
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Participants can receive guidance on professional qualification, Digital Work and Social Security Card (CTPS), and Unemployment Insurance.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event will take place on Monday (21) from 8:00 to 16:00 at Praça Ary Coelho in downtown Campo Grande.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Labor and Employment is organizing the 'Feirão da Empregabilidade – Dia D' at over one hundred locations across the country.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Funsat will provide job opportunities for people with disabilities (PCD) at Praça Ary Coelho.