Plena inclusión España Strengthens Political and Legislative Advocacy for Disability Rights in 2026
Plena inclusión España plans to enhance its political and legislative impact in 2026 by advocating for improved laws and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
- • Plena inclusión España aims to reinforce political and legislative advocacy for intellectual disability rights in 2026.
- • The organization contributed to key proposals in the new Law of Dependence targeting personalized care for 400,000 people.
- • Carmen Laucirica emphasized public policies recognizing the economic burden on family caregivers.
- • Plena inclusión collaborated with the General Council of the Judiciary and trained police officers on gender-based violence affecting intellectually disabled women.
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Plena inclusión España is set to consolidate and strengthen its political and legislative influence in 2026 to defend the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization, representing over 950 associations nationwide, has focused on advancing legislation, promoting inclusive justice, and advocating for essential public policies throughout 2025.
In 2025, Plena inclusión España launched numerous initiatives to improve laws related to intellectual disability. These included contributions to the proposed new Law of Dependence, which affects around 400,000 individuals, emphasizing personalized care and introducing legal obligations for retirement preparation support as well as adjustments to waiting list criteria for dependency benefits. The organization further intensified its work to guarantee compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Carmen Laucirica, President of Plena inclusión España, highlighted the urgent need to recognize the economic burden on families who care for their disabled relatives and called for public policies that compensate and support these family caregivers. Additionally, the group advocates for improved cognitive accessibility, better access to housing, and equality before the law for those with comprehension difficulties.
Plena inclusión has also collaborated closely with the General Council of the Judiciary to create a guide safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities in criminal proceedings. In training efforts, it has prepared 650 police officers to handle cases of gender-based violence involving women with intellectual disabilities.
Their ongoing dialogue with institutional actors and partnerships with ministries and social organizations seek to raise awareness and secure adequate funding for disability services. This coordinated approach projects 2026 as a pivotal year for advancing the rights and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities across Spain.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
