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João Pessoa municipal services and social programs

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By late October 2026, João Pessoa continued to expand its social, educational, and economic infrastructure through various municipal initiatives. In education, the city prioritized inclusive practices and ~~professional development.~~ digital literacy. Following training for 1,200 professionals at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) in August, the Secretariat of Education and Culture (Sedec-JP) expanded efforts by integrating assistive technologies—such as smart glasses and Braille printers—to support students with visual impairments. To promote digital literacy, Sedec has consolidated a permanent technology policy that includes the distribution of Chromebooks and tablets, the establishment of Maker Spaces, and the use of Google Classrooms. Specialized training for physical education teachers continued, focusing on neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning. Additionally, UFPB offered 60 free specialization vacancies in early years teaching for municipal professionals through the Open University of Brazil (UAB) program. Economic and social development programs saw significant activity. The ‘Eu Posso Aprender’ program trained over two thousand people this year, while the ‘Acessuas Trabalho’ program certified 25 students in smartphone repair. To support local entrepreneurship, the ‘Eu Posso Semear’ program and the expanding ‘Feira Móvel’ project facilitated the sale of agroecological products and crafts. The city also advanced the João Pessoa Labor Observatory to analyze the local job market. In housing, 224 units were delivered at the Villa Bela complex under the Minha Casa Minha Vida program. Public services ~~and infrastructure~~ were bolstered by digital ~~and legal~~ advancements. The municipal app, ‘João Pessoa na Palma da Mão’, surpassed 518,000 ~~downloads, allowing~~ total downloads across Android and iOS platforms. Launched in September 2023, the tool allows citizens to request services ~~like~~ such as public lighting repairs, SUS Card updates, medical ~~supplies and infrastructure repairs. Furthermore, the administration began securing property for the ‘Casa de Justiça e Cidadania’, a project aimed at providing access to restorative justice~~ supplies, and ~~conflict resolution, scheduled to open in January 2027.~~ waste collection without visiting government offices.

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