Abstract

Conclusion. The findings underscore that achieving effective inclusive education requires not only robust policies but also cultural transformation within schools and the active involvement of students in shaping supports. Key recommendations include strengthening teacher training, developing indicators to monitor social outcomes, and promoting shared responsibility among schools, families, and communities. By providing new empirical evidence from Latin America, this research broadens the international debate on the implementation of rights-based inclusive education frameworks in socioeconomically vulnerable contexts.

Keywords: Quality of life, inclusive supports, right to education, inclusive education, intellectual disabilities

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