Paulo has paralysis and went in search of the independence the polling station would not give him
The right to vote exists for people with cerebral palsy, but they are denied autonomy and the secrecy of the ballot. Paulo makes his own choice, but needs his sister throughout the entire process.
Autism: the myths that persist and the challenges of those who still encounter 'a great deal of resistance and prejudice'
A feature examining persistent myths about autism and the ongoing difficulties autistic people face when confronted with resistance and prejudice in society, services and workplaces.
Gabriel has cerebral palsy and lives confined to his home
First part of 'Investigação CM' this Thursday.
Accessible voting: a human right still unequal in Portugal
Ensuring the right to vote for people with disabilities is not a concession; it is a constitutional and international obligation and also a substantive indicator of democratic quality.
Hundreds of people with disabilities are trapped in their own homes
Children and teenagers in wheelchairs live in flats without lifts and must descend hundreds of steps to get onto the street. In the programme “A Prova dos Factos” we revealed the case of a boy with cerebral palsy who lives on the third floor with no lift. After the report aired, Sintra Town Hall decided to give this family a new home.
People with Disabilities: PS Delivers Legislative Package
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the PS presents seven bills in Parliament, believing that the rights of people with disabilities are not safeguarded and deserve attention.
