Brazil Enacts Law Mandating Simple Language in Public Communication to Boost Accessibility
Brazil has introduced a federal law requiring simple language in public communication to enhance access and inclusivity, especially for people with disabilities and linguistic minorities.
- • President Lula signed Federal Law No. 12,563 mandating simple language in public communication.
- • The law promotes transparency, access to information, and social participation.
- • It particularly benefits people with disabilities and linguistic minorities, including indigenous and quilombola speakers.
- • Councilor Reamilton do Autismo praised the law for advancing equity and accessibility in Brazil.
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Brazil's government has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and inclusivity by signing Federal Law No. 12,563, which mandates the use of simple language in public communication. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enacted the law, which was published in the Diário Oficial da União, aiming to ensure that the administration communicates with citizens in clear, understandable terms.
The legislation seeks to facilitate access to public information, promote active transparency, and make public communication especially accessible to people with disabilities and linguistic minorities, including indigenous and quilombola dialect speakers. This approach supports increased popular participation and social control.
During a recent session, Anápolis councilor Reamilton do Autismo (Podemos) praised the law, emphasizing its importance beyond issues of sexual orientation — highlighting its role in equity and accessibility across Brazil's diverse linguistic landscape. He also referenced a local women's knitting project in Anápolis, showing community engagement inspired by efforts toward inclusion.
The law reflects the government's commitment to improving public service communication by adapting to the needs of all citizens, ensuring that governmental messages are straightforward and accessible. This development marks a progressive move toward greater societal inclusion and transparent governance in Brazil.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.