The Way to School for Students with Disabilities: Accessible School Bus in Living Without Limits Program

ABSTRACT:

The objective of this exploratory study is to analyze the situation of public policies on accessible school buses, which were set to contribute to access of students with disabilities or reduced mobility, who are excluded from K-12 schools. In this context, the objectives, strategies and financing of the accessible school bus of "Way to School Program" are analyzed, in the context of the National Plan of Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Living without Limits, with reference to the goal 4 and 4.6 strategy of the new National Education Plan. We conducted document research to address the conditions students with disabilities have to access to school and present the history of educational policy, identifying its investments and its scope.

KEYWORDS:
Public Policy; Accessibility; School Bus