Estrategias de inclusión social para personas con discapacidad en Ecuador: un análisis desde las políticas públicas, periodo 2023-2024

Abstract

Abstract: This research was based on analyzing the social inclusion strategies for people with disabilities established within public policies in Ecuador during the period 2023-2024. A mixed methodology was applied, of a descriptive and analytical, documentary and field-based nature, studying as the population people with disabilities who receive services at the Sin Barreras Foundation. The techniques used included direct observation, a survey consisting of 12 multiple-choice questions, document review, content analysis, and descriptive statistics. The findings show that social inclusion for people with disabilities in Ecuador develops in a context marked by tension between the formal recognition of rights and the structural limitations present in public policies. Furthermore, the population's lack of clarity regarding these actions, their fragmented implementation, limited access to services, lack of state coordination, lack of evaluation, and insufficient citizen participation are also observed. Therefore, the conclusions reflect the need to implement new improvement strategies and to strengthen the active participation of people with disabilities.