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[Children with special needs: counterpoints between law and reality]
Viviane Marten Milbrath1, Hedi Crecencia Heckler de Siqueira, Simone Coelho Amestoy
1Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. vivimaten@ig.com.br
Brazilian legislation for children with special needs often differs from daily practice. Empowering families with knowledge of their rights is crucial for effective implementation and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Law and Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Human Rights
Context:
- Brazilian legislation, specifically the Statute for Children and Teenagers (1990), aims to protect children with special needs.
- A significant gap exists between the legal guarantees for children with special needs and their practical application.
- Historical prejudice against children with special needs persists, hindering the full realization of their rights.
Purpose:
- To theoretically and philosophically analyze the discrepancies between Brazilian legislation for children with special needs and its daily implementation.
- To highlight the necessity of bridging the gap between legal provisions and practical realities for children with special needs.
- To emphasize the role of family and child citizenship in actualizing legal rights.
Summary:
- The study examines the challenges in implementing Brazilian laws designed for children with special needs.
- It identifies a disconnect between legal frameworks and on-the-ground practices, rooted in historical prejudice.
- The research underscores that empowering families with knowledge of their rights is key to achieving effective implementation and enhancing the quality of life for children with special needs.
Impact:
- Promoting the practical application of legislation for children with special needs.
- Facilitating the exercise of citizenship for families of children with special needs.
- Contributing to a reduction in prejudice and an improvement in the quality of life for children with special needs.
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