By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant policy announcement, Laura Fernández, the presidential candidate for the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO), has proposed a sweeping initiative to implement mandatory disability training for all public sector employees. The plan, unveiled on Friday, December 19, aims to fundamentally reshape how government institutions interact with and serve Costa Ricans with disabilities.
The proposal seeks to equip every government official, from administrative staff to front-line service providers, with the necessary tools and understanding to offer respectful, effective, and dignified assistance. According to the campaign, this initiative is a cornerstone of Fernández’s vision for a more inclusive and equitable government, addressing what she identifies as a long-standing gap in public employee development.
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Fernández criticized previous administrations for prioritizing other training areas while neglecting the specific needs of the disabled community. She argued that this oversight has resulted in systemic barriers and a lack of awareness within state institutions, ultimately failing to guarantee the rights and autonomy of a significant portion of the population. Her proposal is designed to correct this imbalance directly.
In my administration, we will train all public employees on disability, so they know and understand how to provide better service
Laura Fernández, Presidential Candidate for PPSO
This comprehensive training program would cover a range of topics, from understanding different types of disabilities to learning appropriate communication techniques and best practices for providing accessible services. The ultimate goal is to foster a culture of empathy and competence across the entire public apparatus, ensuring that every citizen’s interaction with the state is a positive and empowering one.
Lending his support to the initiative, national disability issues advisor Luis “Lucho” Flores confirmed that the candidate’s team has been actively engaging with the disability community. He highlighted that these collaborations are not just for show; they have resulted in concrete actions within the party itself. Flores noted that the PPSO has already conducted a training session titled “ABC of Disability” for its own parliamentary candidates, demonstrating a commitment that begins at home.
Flores emphasized the universal relevance of the issue, pointing out that anyone can acquire a disability at any point in their life. This reality, he argues, makes it imperative for the state to be proactively prepared to serve all its citizens inclusively. He views the proposal as a critical step toward achieving greater institutional accessibility and cementing inclusive care as a standard practice for the Costa Rican government.
The successful implementation of such a large-scale program would represent a major advancement in Costa Rica’s social policy. It would move beyond mere legal compliance and into the realm of profound cultural change within the public sector. By prioritizing this training, the PPSO aims to position Costa Rica as a regional leader in disability rights and inclusive governance, setting a new benchmark for how a nation cares for all its people.
As the presidential campaign season progresses, this proposal distinguishes Fernández’s platform by focusing on a practical, human-centered policy. It addresses a tangible need within the country’s public service infrastructure, promising not just to improve efficiency but to uphold the fundamental dignity of every Costa Rican interacting with the state.
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About Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO):
The Partido Pueblo Soberano (Sovereign People’s Party) is a political party in Costa Rica. Led by its presidential candidate Laura Fernández, the party advocates for policies centered on national sovereignty and social welfare. As highlighted in its recent proposals, the PPSO has placed a strong emphasis on creating a more inclusive and equitable public administration, with a particular focus on improving services and guaranteeing the rights of marginalized communities, including people with disabilities.
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