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Manaus Launches "Green September" Campaign to Promote Accessibility and Inclusion

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The Brazilian State of Amazonas has launched the "Green September" campaign, a month dedicated to raising awareness and fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. As part of this campaign, the State Secretariat for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SEPcD) has begun inspecting priority parking spaces in shopping centers and supermarkets in the capital, Manaus. The campaign aims to promote the inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities, verify the improper use of spaces designated for people with disabilities, and distribute informative materials on their rights.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Green September" campaign is a month-long initiative to raise awareness and fight for the rights of people with disabilities in the State of Amazonas, Brazil.
  • The campaign includes inspections of priority parking spaces in shopping centers and supermarkets in Manaus to ensure compliance with the law and promote accessibility.
  • The public is encouraged to report irregular practices, contributing to a more fair and accessible environment.
  • Use of a disabled parking space without a person with a disability present results in a fine of R$293.47 and seven points on a driver's license.
  • 2% of parking spaces are required to be reserved for people with disabilities, according to State Law 241/2015.
  • The SEPcD and the protection network conduct frequent inspections to verify the provision of free intercity transportation for people with disabilities, as mandated by Federal Law No. 13.146/2015.

Statistics:

  • 2% of parking spaces are reserved for people with disabilities in the State of Amazonas, Brazil.
  • The fine for parking in a disabled parking space without a person with a disability present is R$293.47.
  • Seven points are deducted from a driver's license for the same offense.
  • Free intercity transportation is mandated for people with disabilities by Federal Law No. 13.146/2015.

Sources:

  • State Secretariat for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SEPcD)
  • Municipal Institute of Urban Mobility (IMMU)
  • State Law 241/2015
  • Federal Law No. 13.146/2015
  • Agencia Amazonas (https://www.agenciaamazonas.am.gov.br/noticias/setembro-verde-sepcd-acompanha-fiscalizacao-sobre-uso-indevido-de-vagas-de-estacionamento-destinadas-a-pcds/)

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