Rights of people with disabilities

Public services in Portugal provide various support and responses dedicated to people with disabilities, promoting their autonomy and citizenship.

In the Practical Guide - The rights of people with disabilities in Portugal (only available in Portuguese), available on the portal of the National Institute for Rehabilitation (INR), you will find information on social support, employment support measures, vocational training and tax benefits. It also includes information on the network of Inclusion Desks and how to request a Medical Certificate of Multipurpose Disability.

The guide aims to provide people with disabilities with all the relevant information they need to make decisions and promote inclusion.

Organization of the guide

The content of the 'Practical Guide - The rights of people with disabilities in Portugal' is organized in three parts:

  1. Information on fundamental rights and instruments for their development
  2. Rights and guidelines for action at various stages of life, from birth, to education, to employment and vocational training
  3. Protection, social and fiscal benefits, transportation, culture, sports, tourism and leisure, personal assistance and accessibility.

The last part of the guide also contains useful contacts, identification of acronyms, fundamental concepts, applicable legislation by theme, and references and sources of information.

Information updated on May 22, 2020