Disability and social protection in Latin American countries

摘要: This article aims to compare and analyse the different models used define understand disability in legislation on social protection five Latin American countries. Five countries with structure historical development of systems were selected (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica Mexico) a thematic analysis 75 legal documents was conducted. The results demonstrate contradiction between definitions perspectives establish strategies include disabled people. Indeed, have an International Classification Functionings, Health Disability perspective their disability, but individual for legislation. offers insight into inherent tensions presented such given legislative policy framework around them reflects impact this has implementation.