PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: INTEGRALITY OF CARE

This article aims to present the work done by Viva Rio Eficiente, whose goals are the promotion of social inclusion and health care to people with disabilities in 3 regions of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Considering individuals in their integrality is one of the pillars of primary care. In this sense, we understand that disabilities must be taken into account as any other characteristic that constitutes the patient’s situation. Viva Rio Eficiente’s work is made through a complex interlinkage among actors that have a direct impact in promoting health care to people with disabilities. First, the project organized workshops where the subject was discussed among health care workers, demystifying misconceptions, stimulating the continuity of health monitoring of people with disabilities and turning primary care even more welcoming to a wide array of demands. Second, people with disabilities that resided in the area covered by primary care were encouraged to be part of physical education classes that take place in their clinics. In parallel, workshops involving Physical Education professionals were also conducted, considering their fundamental role in the process. Finally, Viva Rio is also committed to developing the autonomy of individuals, which is reflected in employability and qualification efforts targeted to people with disabilities.