the People with disabilities They face many obstacles every day, at every moment. Physical, psychological, legislative and economic…of all different types and levels. The last one comes from recently National regulations implemented since April 2023, On a new scale »Crucify“ … in a “stingy” way requirements For 33% of people to recognize disability while denying it Andalusia Shamil Cosemvi. This is the gateway to support and assistance, and therefore, without access to it, discrimination deepens due to the lack of resources needed to achieve the same rights and opportunities.
This is one of the demands of this category International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesThey insist on denouncing waiting lists for recognition and the difficulties of obtaining work, as only one in five Andalusians with disabilities of working age have a job.
The basic issue affects cross-sectionally It’s a ratings crisis. There is a shortage of medical professionals, so the time to resolution is prolonged. Andalusia comes in first, behind only the Canary Islands. In the period elapsed from submitting the application to granting it. Cosemvi even warns of a delay of up to two years in provinces like Malaga. There is a shortage of doctors Other health workers perform their role without adequate training, which causes errors in applying the scale. Social factors are evaluated as positive and do not adapt to reality. So Ratings below 33% disability increased by up to 40%. After the new scale, another seven points. “The new system does not fulfill its promise of objectivity,” highlights the study conducted by the Spanish Federation of People with Physical and Organic Disabilities.
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In addition, The percentage of final decisions decreased from 79% to 69%This indicates that there are a larger number of files subject to review, which generates uncertainty and dissatisfaction among the people evaluated.
This same report highlights that nearly half of people (48%) were assessed with the scale Wait more than a year With a particular occurrence in Galicia and Andalusia. The integration department is confident that as the new system is developed and the steps are simplified it will be possible to do this Speed up processes and cut paperwork, Although they have two radical problems: Mention the shortage of professionals and – Lack of gifts and resources, Pointing out the Spanish government for its delay in payment and weakness. Or a little.
employment
There are 382,300 people with disabilities of working age in Andalusia, and the employment rate is 20.6%.
The Board is particularly focused this week on the need to improve access to work for this group. In society There are 382,300 people with disabilities of working age, and the employment rate is 20.6% (Unemployment is about 30%). This means that only one in five has a job, which is essential and relevant for inclusion. Under the slogan “I contribute to you, with everything you can contribute,” consultant Lolis Lopez insists that employment is “Essential tool In order to be able to develop our life project, we must all have the opportunity to access the labor market.”
It hurts Stigma And a series of Prejudices and stereotypesOn a real basis. This prevents them from getting a job, and even more so if they are qualified, as the majority fall in Service and primary sectors, Although their training and the number of people with higher education have increased.
To save this thousand barriers, They ask for cooperation, especially from the private sectorwhere they faced greater reluctance than public companies. However, they urge departments to increase more resources, especially in the area of training accessibilityThe fabric that surrounds all conflicts. Inability to movewhich is a right of the citizen, makes this immersion in work difficult, but it also harms access to education and health and represents a significant reduction in opportunities for people with disabilities.