National Institute for Rehabilitation

As part of the reprogramming of the RRP, approved on 13 May 2025 by a decision of the Council of the European Union, the Public Road Intervention Programme was increased by €6 million (six million euros) for the purchase of 2,000 electric vehicles. This investment is assumed as an instrument that will provide the territories with complementary means to promote the mobility and movement of all people, with disabilities or conditioned mobility, in the community of the historic center/public space. They are the final beneficiaries - the municipalities, which will develop a service adjusted to the characteristics of their territory, which will provide all citizens with disabilities or conditioned mobility with the use of electric vehicles in access to cultural, recreational and other initiatives of interest experiences and dynamics, existing in their communities. The financial support is intended for the purchase of new 100% electric vehicles, namely mopeds and motorized motorcycles or wheelchairs, up to a maximum of €3,000 (three thousand euros) per electric vehicle purchased, a total maximum of 20 electric vehicles per municipality. The deadline for the submission of applications starts on 02/07/2025 until 23:59:00 of the deadline of 22/07/2025, subject to the financial allocation available for this purpose. For the rules applicable to the financial support allocated to Notice No 12/C03-I02/2025 – purchase of electric vehicles, see HERE the warning. Learn more information HERE . Contact: E-mail: inr-pivp.prr@inr.mtsss.pt

The National Institute for Rehabilitation, I.P. (INR, I.P.), within the framework of the National Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (ENIPD 2021-2025), invites participation in a set of forums, at national level, to promote discussion on the role of personal assistance in working life , based on Social Network platforms and NGOPD. The Independent Life Forum: Personal Assistance in Active Life – Labour Context’ will take place in person at the auditorium of the Intermunicipal Community of Baixo Alentejo (CIMBAL) in Beja on 8 July, between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Check out the programme below and register by 7 July. HERE . Opening: Joaquina Rita, Head of Social Development and Innovation Division Speakers: Ana Batista - President of CPC Beja António Quadros e Costa - Recipient of personal assistance in a work context Anita Tinoco - Head of Division, Beja District Archives Ana Paula Carvalho – Personal Assistant Closure: Sónia Esperto - President of the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Rehabilitation, IP. Note: Program subject to last minute changes. Get involved and spread the word!

As of June 28, 2025, the Decree-Law No 82/2022 , of 6 December, transposing Directive (EU) 2019/882 into national law. This decree-law establishes accessibility requirements for products and services, ensuring their adequacy in the national territory. The products and services covered include computer equipment, self-service terminals, electronic communications services, banking services, e-books and e-commerce services. This Decree-Law aims to increase the availability of accessible products and services, improve the accessibility of relevant information and ensure the proper functioning of the internal market of the European Union by removing barriers to free movement. More information HERE .

On 19 June, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Council meeting was held in Luxembourg, bringing together the ministers responsible for employment, social affairs, health and consumer protection from all the Member States of the European Union (EU). Ministers held a policy debate on the equal treatment directive, which aims to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in areas related to social protection, education and goods and services. In particular, they discussed whether the Council should continue work on the Directive with a view to achieving the necessary unanimity or, alternatively, whether the Commission, having announced its intention to withdraw the Directive, should prepare a new legislative proposal establishing a coherent legislative framework to combat discrimination in the EU. While several MS were open to the prospect of an updated Commission proposal, a large majority preferred to continue working on the current draft Directive with a view to achieving unanimity. Several ministers drew attention to the erosion of equal rights in many parts of the world and considered that, while continuing to strive for an agreement on the directive, the EU would send the right message of support for the principle of equality. The Polish Presidency of the Council (PRES PL) also presented a progress report on the available Directive HERE In the absence of any additional drafting suggestions from MS raising outstanding concerns, PRES PL could not propose a new compromise text. However, the vast majority of delegations continued to state their strong support for the content and swift adoption of the latest text accessible at the available link. HERE . Ministers also held a policy debate on the new EU action plan. European Pillar of Social Rights and the first anti-poverty strategy. The European Commission has launched a public consultation and one call for evidence on the new action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights This plan aims to contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights across the Union. President Ursula von der Leyen announced the action plan in its political guidelines. The Pillar establishes 20 key principles They guide the EU towards a strong, fair, inclusive and opportunity-rich social Europe in the 21st century. The action plan respects each country’s social model and improves Europe’s way of life, which depends on the protections and opportunities of our social market economy. The Commission requests views on the impact of the 2021 Action Plan , lessons learned and potential areas for improvement where further progress may be needed. The Commission is also seeking input for a new action plan to be launched in the coming months. Finally, please note that both the consultation and the call for evidence will remain open for 12 weeks until 10 September 2025.

The “Show of Unknown Authors” is a social responsibility initiative of the IGAC Inspectorate-General for Cultural Activities. This project assumes the configuration of a competition and has as main objective to promote talents This fifth edition is aimed at people with disabilities, in partnership with the INR (National Institute for Rehabilitation). This competition includes 5 categories: literature, visual and visual arts, music, performing arts, audiovisual and multimedia. For more information: unknown authors@igac.pt or at www.autoresdesconhecidos.pt

The National Institute for Rehabilitation (INR) launches an application ( App ) a pioneer that contributes to improving the quality of life of people, including people with disabilities. A A pp Accessibility 360 It is a tool that will be constantly evolving and growing The aim is to facilitate access to public services, taking into account the specific mobility needs of each individual. Available for download in the Google Play and in Apple Store , this application provides detailed information to ensure that everyone can access public services in a simple and unhindered way. Its implementation is progressive Profiles for visually impaired people and people with restricted mobility are already available, where you will be able to access: navigation to the desired service, identifying the conditions of accessibility to the building; Navigation in the building, guiding the most accessible route; Location and availability of parking spaces for persons with restricted mobility. This App is part of the +Access Platform, an investment developed by the INR as part of the financing of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. More than just a technology tool, this App it is an essential step in national inclusion goals, at the service of each person, thus establishing a commitment to the future. Learn more about the App Accessibility 360 HERE .