# Brazil disability inclusion and education initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-disability-inclusion-and-education-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-24T14:55:35.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 5. Brazil is advancing initiatives to improve inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities through national policy and specialized institutional efforts. The Ministry of Education has formalized the National Policy for Special Inclusive Education (PNEEI) via Decree No. 12,686/2025 and MEC Ordinance No. 421/2026. This policy aims to strengthen support for students with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and high abilities or giftedness. It establishes the National Network for Special Inclusive Education (RENEEI) to coordinate efforts across the education, health, and social assistance sectors. Efforts to support the visually impaired continue through professional and technological means, such as the Dorina Nowill Foundation and assistive technologies like the Dosvox system. Additionally, programs like Qualifica SP provide vocational training to support economic development. Social awareness is further promoted through the National Week of Persons with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities, established by Law No. 13.585. During the 2026 observance from August 21 to 28, regional activities focused on combating stereotypes and promoting rights. In late August 2026, legislative efforts expanded to support educators. The Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on the Defense of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities approved a bill to establish a national program for basic education teachers working with special education students. Reported by Deputy Márcio Jerry, the proposal intends to provide continuous training, accessible pedagogical materials, and technical or financial support from the Union to federative entities. The goal is to eliminate pedagogical and attitudinal barriers to promote student participation in regular classrooms. The project proceeds to the Education, Finance and Taxation, and Constitution, Justice and Citizenship committees for further evaluation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Brazil observes National Week of Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Brazil is celebrating the National Week of Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (August 21–28), featuring regional events focused on social inclusion, rights, and combating stereotypes. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-observes-national-week-of-persons-with-disabilities ### 2026-08-24: Brazil Chamber of Deputies approves national support program for special education teachers Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to create a national program providing support and continuous training for teachers working in special education to improve classroom inclusion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-chamber-of-deputies-approves-national-support-program-for-special-education-teachers ### 2026-08-21: Brazil advances inclusion for visually impaired through training and technology Brazil is advancing social inclusion for the visually impaired through professional training programs, assistive technologies in schools, and free vocational courses in São Paulo. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-initiatives-focus-on-visual-impairment-inclusion-and-rehabilitation ### 2026-08-20: Brazil introduces National Policy for Special Inclusive Education Brazil's Ministry of Education introduced the National Policy for Special Inclusive Education (PNEEI) to support students with disabilities, autism, and high abilities through new guidelines and a national rede 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-introduces-national-policy-for-special-inclusive-education ### 2026-08-19: Brazil focuses on inclusive education and learning recovery strategies Brazilian educational initiatives are focusing on strengthening school inclusion and implementing learning recomposition strategies to address academic gaps and ensure equitable access for all students. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-focuses-on-inclusive-education-and-learning-recovery-strategies --- Cite as: Brazil disability inclusion and education initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-disability-inclusion-and-education-initiatives