Políticas públicas para educação de pessoas que envelhecem nas APAE’s do estado do Tocantins

Abstract

The aging of the population with intellectual and multiple disabilities served by the Associations of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAEs) is a reality that demands attention and coordinated actions. This study is justified by the ethical and social need to guarantee a dignified adult life and quality aging for these people, recognizing the crucial role of APAEs in adapting comprehensive support throughout all stages of life. Research on public policies for this group is essential to ensure their rights, optimize resources and promote their quality of life. Given this scenario, this research investigates to what extent the existing public educational policies in the State of Tocantins have been effective in guaranteeing the right to continuing education for people in the aging process served by APAEs, considering the gaps and challenges in their practical implementation. The general objective of the study is to analyze the public educational policies aimed at aging people served by APAEs in Tocantins and their effectiveness. To this end, the specific objectives include identifying existing policies, surveying the characteristics of the aging population in the state's APAEs, verifying how the APAEs of Tocantins serve this population educationally, and analyzing the challenges in implementing these policies. The research is basic in nature, with a qualitative approach, using bibliographic and documentary forms. The data collection instruments include books, articles, periodicals, electronic and printed documents, as well as public documents, government data, laws, codes, and ordinances.