Um estudo sobre o direito das pessoas surdas de estarem em sociedade: a convergência dos princípios da solidariedade e da igualdade

Abstract

The deaf person in the course of history suffered limiting their participation in society, being excluded from society and infringed upon their rights. The principle of solidarity and the principle of equality are old foundations of society, however, the promotion of rights for people with disabilities is late. The issue of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its subsequent reception in the parental order represent the international response to execution of existing rights, but were neglected. The construction of the international law with the contribution of non-governmental organizations collaborated to meet the wishes of these people. The purpose of the Convention is the enforcement of rights, including solidarity and equality, and the participation of people with disabilities to overcome barriers and obstacles. The biggest obstacle to the participation of deaf people in society is communication, which is a barrier that limits the interactions and social life. Sign language is a skilled tool for effective participation in society of these, however, it is not restricted to quantitative limited. In this sense, the present work aims to study the right to be in the deaf person society, actively participate in society and be included in it. For this purpose, it uses predominantly bibliographical and documentary research. It concluded that the right of deaf people is well founded, demanding, only skilled measures its effectiveness.