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Disability and social inclusion initiatives in Brazil

Overview

In São Paulo state, social inclusion efforts have seen significant milestones. Sorri Bauru, an institution founded in 1976 to integrate people with disabilities through health, social, and educational support, celebrated 50 years of operation. The organization, which serves individuals with various physical, intellectual, and neurodevelopmental disorders, was recognized as a social and human heritage of the state after surpassing 200,000 services provided in 2025.

In Sorocaba, the Urbes transit agency reported the successful completion of two months of specialized bus services. These include the ‘Linha Rosa’ (Pink Line), a service reserved for women operated by female drivers, and the ‘Ônibus Sensorial’ (Sensory Bus), designed for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their companions. Between August and October 2026, these services transported approximately 29,000 passengers each.

Entities

Sorocaba · Sintea · Sorri Bauru · Urbes · São Paulo

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  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Sorocaba completes two months of specialized bus services

    Sorocaba's specialized bus services for women and individuals with autism have completed two months of operation, serving over 58,000 passengers in total.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sorri Bauru celebrates 50 years of disability inclusion services

    Sorri Bauru celebrates 50 years of promoting social inclusion for people with disabilities in São Paulo, reaching a milestone of 200,000 services provided.

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