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Did you know that the Portuguese legislation confers several rights/benefits to people with disabilities, corresponding to a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60%, proven through the Medical Certificate of Multipurpose Disability (AMIM)?

These are among others the measures / benefits provided by law:

• exemption from user charges;
• tax benefits in terms of personal income tax (PIT), vehicle tax (VAT) and single road tax (UCI);
• Community model parking card for disabled persons with restricted mobility;
• parking space;
• subsidised housing loans for people with disabilities;
• Acquisition of support products through the Support Product Assignment System;
• Share of employment (public and private);
• IEFP incentives for hiring people with disabilities in the private sector;
• Special employment scheme for workers with disabilities;
• Priority service;
• Social Benefit for Inclusion (PSI).

However, the recognition of some benefits may depend on certain constraints combined with specific degrees of disability and economic insufficiency.

See more information by consulting the Guide to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.