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Inclusão de pessoas com deficiência

Inclusão de pessoas com deficiência
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Projeta-se que a população com deficiência na ALC aumente de 15% da população total em 2020 para 20% em 2050.  Isso representa um aumento de aproximadamente 88 milhões para 150 milhões de pessoas.  Apesar de marcos legais robustos, as pessoas com deficiência enfrentam barreiras à inclusão que perpetuam as lacunas sociais e econômicas e limitam a autonomia.

Dentro da ALC, todos os países do BID ratificaram a Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência, que serve como um roteiro para programas e políticas.  Seguindo essa estrutura, a abordagem do BID para a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência se concentra na eliminação de barreiras que incluem infraestrutura inacessível, serviços que não são inclusivos, fragmentação de programas, atitudes dos prestadores de serviços, bem como a falta de dados para poder desenhar políticas.   As linhas de ação incluem apoio à educação inclusiva, identificação precoce e certificação de deficiências, inclusão econômica, infraestrutura acessível, esportes adaptativos e acessibilidade digital.  A inclusão de pessoas com deficiência está acontecendo em todo o BID, com mais de 60 projetos atendendo aos critérios de integração nos últimos 3 anos.    

The IDB continues to advance disability inclusion across its portfolio, with an increasing number of projects integrating actions to close gaps between people with and without disabilities.
People working in a factory - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB 1. Investment in human capital and economic inclusion

means fostering inclusive education, early screening, labor market participation, and shifting mindsets. These efforts create opportunities that strengthen the autonomy and productivity of persons with disabilities while advancing social equity and economic growth.

Woman in wheelchair painting - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB 2. Autonomy-enhancing social protection systems

ensure people with disabilities can make their own decisions and fully participate in societies and the economies. By promoting accessible certification processes, inclusive care policies, and caregiver support, these systems strengthen independence and inclusion.

Persons on the street - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB 3. Universal design of infrastructure, services, and digital platforms

means incorporating accessibility from the start. Planning for diverse needs upfront, creates more efficient and cost-effective solutions.

1. Economic Inclusion
Kids smiling in a school - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Early identification

The early identification of disabilities is important to ensure that children receive the appropriate services and assistive technologies they need to develop their potential and participate fully in all aspects of life. The IDB supports countries in implementing early screening initiatives.

Read: Early screenings in Panama

Inclusive education 

Inclusive education is key to ensuring that all children can access quality learning opportunities, participate fully in the classroom, and reach their potential. Evidence shows that it also builds a more skilled workforce and a stronger economy. The IDB supports countries in removing the barriers that prevent students with disabilities from thriving in school.

Read: Inclusive education in Guyana

Man in wheelchair working - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Labor market inclusion

Expanding access to quality employment is key to advancing the economic participation and autonomy of people with disabilities. The IDB works with countries to remove the barriers and support the full participation of persons with disabilities in quality jobs.  

Read: Employment opportunities in Chile

Read: Expanding accessible employment centers in Colombia

Read: Inclusive tourism in El Salvador

Expanding opportunities and changing mindsets

Sports have potential benefits at both the individual and societal levels. They help open opportunities and shift perceptions about disability.

2. Social Protection
A child using an assisted hearing device - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Assessment and certification of disabilities

A disability certificate is a voluntary administrative procedure that is often a prerequisite for accessing social services. Reliable and accessible certification processes reduce transaction costs and allow persons with disabilities to demonstrate their eligibility for programs without facing unnecessary bureaucratic barriers or stigmatization.

Learn: Improving access to services in Argentina

A woman walking -  Sustainable Development - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Care Policy

In consideration of the rapid aging of the population and the disproportionate bur­den of unpaid care work carried by women, governments in the region are developing care systems to respond to demographic shifts and address the growing need for care across diverse popula­tions. People with disabilities are a key focus of these systems, while many live independently, a sub-population requires assistance to carry out daily activities. In addition, caregivers themselves may also have disabilities. Women continue to provide most unpaid care for family members with disabilities. Two services are central to supporting people with disabilities with functional dependence: personal assistance programs and center-based programs. Policy design also recognizes the importance of enabling caregivers to remain active in the labor force.

Read: Advancing autonomy for persons with disabilities in Panama Read: Empowering facilitators in inclusive schools in Uruguay Read: Strengthening disability certification in the Dominican Republic
3. Universal Design
Woman trying to ride a bus in an inclusive entrance - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Universal design

Rather than making ex-post adjustments which can often be costly, the universal design approach plans for the needs of a diverse population from the outset, such that the final product will be accessible and user-friendly to a diverse population.

Read: Supporting accessible public transportation in Ecuador

Read: Inclusive planning for accessible cable car stations in Bolivia

Young men smilling on the street - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Accessible digital platforms

The overall lack of information about the accessibility of public infrastructure in the region limits the use of public services by people with disabilities.

Discover: Citizen-powered data for more accessible cities in Latin America

Learn: Improving digital accessibility to meet international standards

1. Economic Inclusion
Kids smiling in a school - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Early identification

The early identification of disabilities is important to ensure that children receive the appropriate services and assistive technologies they need to develop their potential and participate fully in all aspects of life. The IDB supports countries in implementing early screening initiatives.

Read: Early screenings in Panama

Inclusive education 

Inclusive education is key to ensuring that all children can access quality learning opportunities, participate fully in the classroom, and reach their potential. Evidence shows that it also builds a more skilled workforce and a stronger economy. The IDB supports countries in removing the barriers that prevent students with disabilities from thriving in school.

Read: Inclusive education in Guyana

Man in wheelchair working - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Labor market inclusion

Expanding access to quality employment is key to advancing the economic participation and autonomy of people with disabilities. The IDB works with countries to remove the barriers and support the full participation of persons with disabilities in quality jobs.  

Read: Employment opportunities in Chile

Read: Expanding accessible employment centers in Colombia

Read: Inclusive tourism in El Salvador

Expanding opportunities and changing mindsets

Sports have potential benefits at both the individual and societal levels. They help open opportunities and shift perceptions about disability.

2. Social Protection
A child using an assisted hearing device - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Assessment and certification of disabilities

A disability certificate is a voluntary administrative procedure that is often a prerequisite for accessing social services. Reliable and accessible certification processes reduce transaction costs and allow persons with disabilities to demonstrate their eligibility for programs without facing unnecessary bureaucratic barriers or stigmatization.

Learn: Improving access to services in Argentina

A woman walking -  Sustainable Development - Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Care Policy

In consideration of the rapid aging of the population and the disproportionate bur­den of unpaid care work carried by women, governments in the region are developing care systems to respond to demographic shifts and address the growing need for care across diverse popula­tions. People with disabilities are a key focus of these systems, while many live independently, a sub-population requires assistance to carry out daily activities. In addition, caregivers themselves may also have disabilities. Women continue to provide most unpaid care for family members with disabilities. Two services are central to supporting people with disabilities with functional dependence: personal assistance programs and center-based programs. Policy design also recognizes the importance of enabling caregivers to remain active in the labor force.

Read: Advancing autonomy for persons with disabilities in Panama Read: Empowering facilitators in inclusive schools in Uruguay Read: Strengthening disability certification in the Dominican Republic
3. Universal Design
Woman trying to ride a bus in an inclusive entrance - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Universal design

Rather than making ex-post adjustments which can often be costly, the universal design approach plans for the needs of a diverse population from the outset, such that the final product will be accessible and user-friendly to a diverse population.

Read: Supporting accessible public transportation in Ecuador

Read: Inclusive planning for accessible cable car stations in Bolivia

Young men smilling on the street - Inclusion of people with disabilities - Inter American Development Bank - IDB

Accessible digital platforms

The overall lack of information about the accessibility of public infrastructure in the region limits the use of public services by people with disabilities.

Discover: Citizen-powered data for more accessible cities in Latin America

Learn: Improving digital accessibility to meet international standards

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