Chilean Disability Law 20.422: Rights, Inclusion, and SENADIS Functions
Chilean Law 20.422: Equal Opportunities and Social Inclusion
Purpose and Scope of Law 20.422
Law 20.422 establishes rules regarding equal opportunities and the social inclusion of persons with disabilities in Chile.
Under Article 1, the primary purpose of the Act is to ensure the right to equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Factors Considered in Disability Risk Prevention
Prevention measures, plans, and programs consider the risk of disability arising from the following factors:
- Acute and chronic diseases.
- Injuries.
- Accidents, including occupational accidents.
Filing Complaints for Non-Compliance
A complaint for failure to comply with the rules of Law 20.422 must be filed before the local police court, in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraphs.
Functions of the National Disability Service (SENADIS)
The National Disability Service aims to collect and maintain records of persons with disabilities. Its specific functions include:
- Registering persons whose disability is certified by the COMPIN (Comisión de Medicina Preventiva e Invalidez).
- Registering natural persons who provide support or assistance services to persons with disabilities, along with the requirements they must meet.
- Registering legal entities that, in accordance with their objectives, must prove their legal status.
- Granting registration credentials and certificates as specified in the Regulations.
- Canceling the registration of the persons mentioned in points a, b, and c, in cases specified in the regulations.
Role of the Committee of Ministers
The Committee of Ministers is responsible for proposing the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities to the President of the Republic. It must also ensure compliance with this policy and guarantee its quality, consistency, and coordination.
Key Functions of the National Director
The National Director of the Service has several important functions, including:
- Fulfilling and enforcing the agreements and instructions issued by the Committee of Ministers.
- Informing the Committee of Ministers (CM) of the progress of the National Disability Service and compliance with agreements.
- Establishing, organizing, and managing the Service, controlling its operations, and ensuring compliance with its objectives.
- Appointing staff members, assigning roles, and resolving administrative sanctions according to law.
- Assessing the budget before realizing a project.
Decree N° 170/2010: Special Education Subsidies
Purpose of Decree No. 170
Decree No. 170/2010 establishes the requirements, tools, diagnostic tests, and the profile of the competent professional to be applied to identify students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This identification allows these students to receive the benefit of the State subsidy for Special Education, should they require it.