Abstract

MELO, Francisco Ricardo Lins Vieira de  and  MARTINS, Maria Helena. Legislation for higher education disabled students in Brazil and Portugal: some reflections. Acta Scientiarum. Education [online]. 2016, vol.38, n.3, pp.259-269. ISSN 2178-5201.  https://doi.org/10.4025/actascieduc.v38i3.30491.

This study aims to make a critical analysis of legislation regulating the inclusion of disabled students in higher education in Brazil and Portugal. Based on a documentary study, conducted between September and November 2015, the legal standards in recent decades have been analyzed. The results point out different stages of construction of the inclusion policy in the researched countries. It is emphasized that there is a significant variety of norms in the Brazilian context to ensure that these students have equal opportunities, and a scarcity of regulations in Portugal. The legislation has been referred to as an important factor for the development of inclusive education; however it is noteworthy that the existence of legislation does not necessarily imply it is actually complied. Besides legislation, removing barriers for the full participation and learning of disabled students involves awareness, investment in resources, public policy makers and managers' scientific knowledge to ensure a quality education throughout life for all people.

Keywords : Special Education Policy; Inclusive Education; Disabled People; Higher Education.

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