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“Open Day” at IDiPD reinforces proximity with people with disabilities

Updated : 17/06/2026

Promotional image with the title “Open Day” at the top, in large letters on a pink and orange background. In the centre, three silhouettes sitting around a round table: a person on the left in a wheelchair, a person in the centre with open arms in a speech gesture, and a person on the right in a chair. On the table are three glasses and a tablet. At the bottom, a banner with two messages: on the left, “Schedule” with calendar icon; on the right, ‘Participate and leave your suggestions!’ with lamp icon, in green and blue background.

The Institute for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (IDiPD) has launched the “Open Day” initiative in the IDIPD, a space for direct dialogue that aims to strengthen the proximity between public administration and persons with disabilities by promoting active listening, trust and institutional transparency.

This initiative takes place monthly and allows People with Disabilities to share, in a safe and accessible environment, their experiences, concerns and suggestions directly with the President of IDiPD. By putting the experience at the heart of the action, “Open Day” contributes to a better knowledge of the real needs of people with disabilities and to the continuous improvement of public policies.

The “Open Day” is an opportunity to actively listen to each person, valuing their voice, creating a space for sharing experiences, strengthening institutional proximity and collecting contributions that can support the reflection on the improvements to be made in the responses developed by the Institute.

The sessions are intended exclusively for persons with disabilities, as natural persons, ensuring direct and personalised contact. Where necessary, participation may be accompanied by carers, personal assistants or, in the case of minors, their guardians or other significant persons.

The “Open Day” can take place either in person or online, through digital platforms, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. Sessions work by prior scheduling, by filling out the form.

The IDiPD ensures the accessibility conditions necessary for participation, including the provision of information in accessible formats, the possibility of interpretation in Portuguese Sign Language and other responses adapted to the needs of each person, whether the participation is in person or remotely.

Committed to the principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by Portugal. This direct listening space contributes to participation in public life and policy monitoring, ensuring that persons with disabilities are heard and considered in institutional action.

Registrations for the “Open Day” are made using the form (HERE)