The City launches a plan to facilitate the development of people with disabilities

Within the framework of International Day of People with Disabilitieswhich is commemorated this Tuesday, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires will present a plan to make life easier for disabled people and break the prejudices that surround them.

“Between 10% and 15% of the people who live in CABA have a disability“said the Deputy Head of Government of Buenos Aires, Clara Muzzio. “They don’t have their own voice and we want to be that voice to stop putting them off,” he added.

The plan, which is included in next year’s budget proposal and will be discussed in the Legislature, It comprises 30 measures distributed across the following three axes:

Universal accessibility for people with disabilities

The Buenos Aires government is developing an application with all the information about GCBA programs, services, regulations, benefits and procedures. In addition to this, a collaborative map of accessible places.

On the other hand, we will seek to facilitate the obtaining the CUDa topic highly requested by families. Obtaining the CUD is usually very cumbersome, so the plan seeks to optimize care and support for people with disabilities and their families throughout the entire process.

Another important axis is the accessibility in the city. Although work is being done on the construction of ramps and sidewalk arrangements, there are still certain limitations that are expected to be resolved. In addition, it is expected that all means of transport that make up the city network will be accessible. This includes both stations and stops for buses, trains, subways and transfer centers.

Training, well-being and recreation

Muzzio emphasized that the special schools They won’t close. On the contrary, he clarified that they are very necessary.

Regarding education, strengthening and equitable access will be sought at all levels and modalities, so that each family finds the vacancy that best suits their needs.

At the same time, the first public center specialized in education and rehabilitation in the south of the City by 2027. Although it will be open to all citizens, the south of CABA is where the most people with disability there are and where more resources are needed.

Employment and independent living

The disability It is usually a significant barrier when it comes to getting a job. For this reason, the Buenos Aires government maintained that it will promote the generation of jobs in the private sector for disabled people. He will be the one who will connect job seekers with companies.

Furthermore, it raises the ABL exemption for businesses and services that have a minimum staff of 50% of staff with disabilities. Rehabilitation, preventive, therapeutic, educational and/or care centers and almost 50 special schools will also be included.

Added to this, 50% of Gross Income will be deducted for businesses that employ people with disabilities on the employer contributions paid. Finally, there will be a 50% bonus on gross income for disabled and exemption from paying license fees will be guaranteed for vehicles that exclusively transport disabled people.

“The disability It does not discriminate, nor is it someone else’s problem. In fact, about 50% of disabilities are acquired. No one should feel left out. This is a truth that should drive us, not to fear, but to empathy, because disability“Far from being an individual matter, it is a collective matter,” said Muzzio.