Disability under the Spanish Law Patricia Soler Javaloy E-mail: cae@ua.es 1

Disability starts? in the eyes of the beholder

The look of Spanish society has change. The first legislative steps Spanish Constitution, 1978: Art. 49. Principles of integration and responsibility of public administration Law on Social Integration of the Disabled, 1982. What does integration mean? Disabled people must adapt to the system 3

From integration to autonomy Law on Equal Opportunities, Non-Discrimination and Universal Accessibility for People with Disabilities, 2003 Principles based on the citizen independent living movement: Independent Living Standardization Universal Accessibility Design for All Civil Dialogue Social Intervention Measures 4

From integration to inclusion General Law on Rights of Persons with disability and social inclusion, 2013 Based on the principles of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ONU: 2006; Ratified by Spain in 2008): Equal Opportunities Social inclusion Personal Rights Attached to all the principles of citizen Independent Living Movement Law recognizes the languages ​​of Spanish signs and means of support for oral communication of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind, 2007 5

What are the differences between inclusion and integration? Society adapts to meet the needs of people with disabilities Society becomes more responsive to the needs of all The rights of all people are defended All are different, are all people 6

How these principles translate at the university in Spain Since 1990 found in Spanish universities university support services At the same time we have the first regulations of each university on adaptations for tests for people with disabilities Include increased time and alternatives to hand-written tests Reform of the Organic Law of Universities, 2007: Requires universities to provide facilities, support and resources for accessibility of the university environment Law Student at the University, 2010. Equal Opportunities for Students with Disabilities education system including all educational levels 7

Importance of Art. 24 on Education of International Convention of the Rights People with Disabilities Inclusive Education System at all educational levels. Objectives: Respect for Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms and Human Diversity Full Development of Human Potential Make possible the Participation of People with Disabilities The concept of “Reasonable Accommodation” Learning Braille and Sign Language Recognized Peer Tutoring and Volunteer Support 8

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