Local Politics
People with disabilities: independent entity points to flaws in the 2027 State Budget proposal
The National Monitoring Mechanism for the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Me-CDPD) has identified 15 priority areas where the 2027 State Budget proposal fails to meet international commitments, citing insufficient funding, lack of identifiable resources, and poor performance indicators. The recommendations submitted to the Government and Parliament include improving access to healthcare, simplifying the Medical Certificate for Multipurpose Disability (Atestado Médico de Incapacidade Multiuso), increasing funding for personal assistance, and ensuring accessible housing and employment support.
Why it matters
While this is currently a set of recommendations rather than a confirmed change, it indicates that current disability-related services, medical certification processes, and social supports are under review; if adopted during the budget negotiations, these could lead to better funding and more accessible public services for residents with disabilities.ObservadorRead original ↗
