Glossary

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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.

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Dog trained, or in training phase, to accompany, drive and assist a person with disabilities.

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It is a writing and reading system based on 64 symbols in high relief, resulting from the combination of six points arranged in two columns of three points each. It was invented by Louis Braille in 1825.

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It includes language, text display, braille, tactile communication, large characters, accessible multimedia, as well as written, audio, plain language, human reader and augmentative and alternative modes, communication media and formats, including accessible information and communication technology.

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An evolving concept where disability results from the interaction between persons with impairments and behavioural and environmental barriers that prevent their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

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Designates any distinction, exclusion or restriction based on disability that has the purpose or effect of preventing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal basis with others, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field. It includes all forms of discrimination, including denial of reasonable accommodation.

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It is the set of differences and values shared by human beings in social life. This concept is closely linked to the concepts of plurality, multiplicity, different modes of perception and approach, heterogeneity and variety.

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Easy reading is a method of presenting written information that makes it easier for people with reading difficulties to understand. This method follows the international guidelines of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) and the Inclusion Europe, as regards the terms, content and manner of making the information available. Here you can find the European rules for easy-to-read and easy-to-understand information: https://www.fenacerci.pt/web/LF/docs/7.pdf

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It is the generic term for body functions and structures, activities and participation. It corresponds to the positive aspects of the interaction between an individual (with a health condition) and its contextual factors (environmental and personal).

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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It designates necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments that do not impose a disproportionate or undue burden, where necessary in a given case, to ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy or exercise, on an equal basis with others, all human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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The condition of being, temporarily or permanently, limited in their ability to relate to and use the environment. A person with reduced mobility can be an elderly person, a pregnant woman, someone from Canada, provided that for any reason, they have difficulty moving around and accessing the physical spaces that surround them.

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It is a technique that is based on the drafting principles for drafting a clear and perceptible text to the reader, i.e. simplifying it so that it can be easily read.

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Any product, instrument, equipment or technical system used by a person with disabilities, especially produced or available, that prevents, compensates, mitigates or neutralises functional or participation limitation.

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Document that Portugal signed and ratified in July 2009, reaffirming the universal principles of dignity, integrality, equality and non-discrimination on which it is based; defines the general obligations of governments concerning the integration of the various dimensions of disability into their policies, as well as the specific obligations relating to raising society’s awareness of disability, combating stereotypes and valuing persons with disabilities. Its purpose is ‘to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities and to promote respect for their inherent dignity’ (CRPD, Article 1).

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Designs the design of products, environments, programs and services to be used by all people, to the fullest extent, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. ‘Universal design’ should not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where necessary.