Understand how this date reinforces the importance of autonomy and inclusive policies for people who are blind or visually impaired
The National Day of People with Visual Disabilities, celebrated on December 13, is an opportunity to broaden the debate on the valuation, the main role and the guarantee of the rights of blind or visually impaired people. This date invites society to think beyond limits and recognize capabilities, trajectories and achievements – a path that requires collective commitment, public investment and a change in perception.
According to preliminary data from the 2022 census, published by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) in 2025, Brazil has 14.4 million people with some type of disability. Of these, 7.9 million report having difficulty seeing, even when using cameras. glasses or lentils. This significant number shows that visual impairment is a condition present in the lives of many Brazilians, reinforcing the urgency of policies promoting autonomy, access and full participation.
Importance of organizations in defending the rights of visually impaired people
Organizations dedicated to advocating for the rights of people with visual impairments play a vital role in expanding access to inclusive education, assistive technologies, professional qualifications and support to families. Laramara – Brazilian Association for Assistance to People with Visual Disabilities is part of this movement, working for more than three decades on initiatives that strengthen autonomy, social participation and the construction of public policies.
Right to dignity and citizenship
For Beto Pereira, assistive technology specialist and institutional relations analyst in Laramara and blind, the National Day of People with Visual Disabilities is more than a reminder on the calendar: it is a call for social responsibility.
“The latest research data (from the IBGE) shows that there are 7 million people with disabilities visual in Brazil. For us, this figure is not just a statistic; represents lives, dreams, talents. Therefore, defending our rights means defending the right to dignity and citizenship. »
Inclusion as a guarantee of real opportunities
Beto Pereira also reinforces that valorization is not limited to the recognition of the existence of the disability, but supposes looking at the specificities and the potential that each person carries. “When we talk about valorization, we are not only talking about symbolic inclusion, but rather about guaranteeing access to education, work, culture, information and full participation in society, with respect for diversity and the leading role,” he explains.
This set of actions reflects a broader understanding of inclusion, which involves ensuring real opportunities for children, young people and adults with disabilities. deficiency visual students develop their skills, increase their autonomy and build possible and diversified life projects.
“Many see us as someone on the margins. But the truth is that we carry unique abilities, experiences and potential. Institutions like Laramara exist precisely to ensure that these people are recognized for who they really are,” concludes Beto Pereira.
By Denyzé Moreira
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