Los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en la normativa y en las políticas públicas municipales

Abstract

Abstract:n this investigation a study is carried out on the regulations and public policies approved by the Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of Loja, in relation to the rights of persons with disabilities; Although there is a constitutional and legal framework that protects this priority care group, in practice their rights are not fully fulfilled. The objective is to determine if, the ordinances and municipal policies develop the criteria of accessibility in public space and physical means of public transport; and, if the preferential rates corresponding to persons with disabilities have been included in the tax system. A qualitative methodology was used in the doctrinal and normative analysis; quantitative in the analysis of the results obtained, both in interviews and surveys. Based on the results obtained, there is a lack of knowledge that people have regarding the validity of the ordinances approved by the Municipality of Loja for people with disabilities and despite the validity of these cantonal standards in practice it is not applied in a manner integral.