Pessoas com deficiência visual e a dificuldade de acesso aos mandatos eletivos

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to examine in depth the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments in accessing and exercising elected office, as well as the broader implications of these barriers in contemporary society. It investigated the evolution of societal perceptions of persons with disabilities and traced the development of relevant legislation from the earliest forms of social integration to the present. The study also identified the structural obstacles encountered in everyday life. A deductive method combined with an analytical approach was employed. The conclusions were based on the analysis of the data collected and, on the strategies, proposed to mitigate the disparity between the number of persons with disabilities and the representation of this significant segment of the population in elected positions.