Last Update: October 2021
Institutional Framework Database for Social Policy
in Latin America and the Caribbean
Persons with disabilities
The Social Development Division has amongst its goals to contribute to the diagnosis of the social situation of the Latin American and Caribbean population and to focus its interest in specific groups in different countries in the region.




Latin America (14 countries): national plans or strategies for the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities
Country Year Plan Purpose
Bolivia (Plur. State of) 2006 National Plan for Equality and Equalization of Opportunities With the aim of achieving equality and equality of opportunities for people with disabilities, the Plan articulates different mechanisms for the establishment of social and public policies, aimed at the full exercise of the rights of this population, at the national, departmental and municipal levels.
Brazil 2011 National Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Living Without Limits) Implement new initiatives and intensify the actions already carried out by the government for the benefit of people with disabilities. Plan was developed by 15 ministries with the participation of CONADE
Chile 2013 National Policy for the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2013-2020 The instrument that will guide the management of state institutions during the next 7 years, and that will render an account to the citizens and international organizations with which the State of Chile has committed
Colombia 2011 National Policy on Disability and Plan of Action The National Policy on Disability (PONADIS) constitutes the long-term political framework of public institutions to promote, respect and guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities. Part of four fundamental approaches: Human Rights, Inclusive Development, Gender Equity and Social Management by Results. The policy is developed according to the following 5 axes: democratic institutions, health, education, work and employment, people, institutions, organizations and inclusive environment
Costa Rica 2011 National Policy on Disability (PONADIS) The National Policy on Disability (PONADIS) constitutes the long-term political framework of public institutions to promote, respect and guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities. Part of four fundamental approaches: Human Rights, Inclusive Development, Gender Equity and Social Management by Results. The policy is developed according to the following 5 axes: democratic institutions, health, education, work and employment, people, institutions, organizations and inclusive environment
Cuba 2006 National Action Plan for the Care of Persons with Disabilities The Plan is a compendium of strategies, actions, proposals and programs aimed at social integration and raising the quality of life of [people with disabilities] as an essential objective, which is applied in all the provinces and municipalities of the country through different territorial programs of inclusion and community development, facilitating the creation of conditions that guarantee people with disabilities full access to employment, education, culture, sports, and recreation
Ecuador 2013 National Agenda for Equality in Disabilities 2013-2017 Promote the public and private sectors, the equalization of opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as the prevention of disabilities, at the national level. Its specific objectives 1. To develop strategies, programs and projects aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. 2. Promote the prevention of disabilities taking into consideration the main risk factors in Ecuador. 3. Carry out monitoring of compliance with objectives, policies, strategies, programs and projects in the fields of disability
El Salvador 2014 National Policy for Attention to Persons with Disabilities and Action Plan Guarantee the fulfillment and full enjoyment of the rights of persons with disabilities in their different individual, family and community dimensions, as well as in the different stages of their life cycle, that promote their integral development, well-being and improvement of their quality of life through the articulation of public and private actions aimed at the gradual and effective elimination of physical and social barriers
Honduras 2013 Public policy for the exercise of the rights of persons with disabilities and their social inclusion Guarantee to all persons with disabilities, the full enjoyment of their human rights, facilitating the conditions for their exercise and enforceability, while promoting the social transformations necessary to achieve respect for their inherent dignity, and access to social opportunities , in conditions of equality, respect for difference, full inclusion and absence of discrimination
Guatemala 2007 National Policy on Disability Create opportunities for integration and participation in Guatemalan society for people with disabilities
Mexico 2014 National Program for the Development and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2014-2018 (PNDIPD) The objectives of the Program are intended to: a) Promote the realization of public policies that guarantee the full exercise of the rights of the population with disabilities b) Generate a culture of disability in all areas of national life c) Transform the public, social and private environment d) Promote cultural and attitude change in government and society regarding people with disabilities
Panama 2009 National Disability Policy Promote and consolidate the social inclusion of the population with disabilities and their families, in order to guarantee their full Human Development. For this the family, the community and the State will ensure the conditions to achieve their maximum autonomy, independence and participation in everyday spaces and civic life
Paraguay 2015 National Action Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2015-2030 Seeks to Promote, coordinate, implement public policies and the actions of the private sector, mainstreaming the rights approach of People with Disabilities in plans, programs and projects, with a view to guaranteeing equality, non-discrimination, inclusion and accessibility
Peru 2009 Plan for Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities 2009-2018 This plan is a technical-political instrument for planning actions for the benefit of people with disabilities. Its preparation has been coordinated in an inter-sectoral manner, in close relationship with civil society through participatory consultation processes



Source: own elaboration based on information available on websites of disability institutions.
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