Glossary

Atualizado: 10-09-2020

Broad concept that means the possibility of access for all people to the built environment, to the public highway, to transport, to information and communication, with the maximum possible autonomy and usability.

Atualizado: 10-09-2020

It is the day-to-day implementation of a human rights-based policy for persons with disabilities. Independent living is possible through the combination of various environmental and individual factors that allow people with disabilities to have control over their own lives. This includes the opportunity to make choices and decisions about where to live, with whom to live, and how to live.

Atualizado: 10-09-2020

It includes spoken languages, sign languages and other forms of unspoken communication.

Atualizado: 10-09-2020

They include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

Atualizado: 10-09-2020

Second language in Portugal with constitutional recognition, on September 20, 1997, used by the Portuguese deaf community, deaf and hearing people, family members, educators, teachers, technicians, among others. Portuguese Sign Language is a visual language, which is expressed signically in space. It has its own grammar, like any language, combining parameters such as facial expression, hand configuration, orientation, location and movement to convey a thought, message or intonation.