Análise Crítica e Interseccional da Proteção e Promoção Social de Pessoas com Deficiência no Brasil: Vulnerabilidades, Políticas e Perspectivas a partir do Relatório do Ministério da Cidadania (2020)

This comprehensive report, "Critical and Intersectional Analysis of Social Protection and Promotion for Persons with Disabilities in Brazil," by Thiago Ribeiro, InvisibiliDOWN Institute, offers an in-depth examination of the current landscape of disability rights and social policies in Brazil. Building upon a 2020 Ministry of Citizenship report, it expands the analysis by integrating broader data, research, and comparative international models, notably from Sweden. The document critically highlights several key challenges: the "paradox of lesser poverty" within the Cadastro Único, which masks the true extent of vulnerability; the limitations of the Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC) as a containment mechanism rather than a pathway to autonomy; the systemic neglect of intersectional factors such as race, gender, and class, which exacerbate exclusion; and the persistent gap between advanced legislation and its practical implementation in education and employment. In response to these issues, the report proposes a series of strategic recommendations. These include enhancing vulnerability measurement, reforming the BPC, establishing a national policy to support caregivers, adopting an intersectional lens across all policies, strengthening the transition from school to work and independent living, and institutionalizing social participation and self-advocacy. This report is an essential resource for policymakers, public managers, researchers, civil society organizations, professionals in the field, and the media, inviting all stakeholders to engage in transforming Brazil's social protection model into one that is truly inclusive, equitable, and focused on full autonomy and participation.