The reform has been officially justified by the political will to strengthen the autonomy and inclusion of people with disabilities. Proponents of this measure argue that access to an adapted and quality wheelchair is a necessary condition for the exercise of fundamental rights, such as access to employment, education, and social life. The government has stressed that the financial inability to acquire a wheelchair led to a restriction of mobility, which translated into social isolation and increased dependence on assistance services, thus affecting the individual’s quality of life and dignity.
The text of the law is based on the principle of equity, considering that access to mobility should not depend on a person’s income level or financial situation. Full reimbursement is presented as a lever to free thousands of people from their forced immobility. Although there is broad consensus on the need for this reform, the debate focuses on the terms of its application and its economic implications.