The emancipation movement for people with disabilities is part of a long historical process, marked by at least two revolutions that have permitted them to progressively acquire recognition of their rights. The first revolution, so-called deinstitutionalisation, in the course of the 1970’s, involves the recognition of their civil rights. The second revolution, starting in the 1980’s, was dominated by the recognition of their social, economic and cultural rights. A third, and ongoing, revolution is necessary so as that their political rights be recognised and also so they may be active citizens, equally and completely. In order for people to exercise their political rights, they must possess the required civic skills, which implies the availability of place for civic involvement that would permit them to acquire and exercise theses skills. This is called the process of political socialisation. As part of an "international and educational program for democratic citizenship, by, for and with people with disabilities", an action research project is underway to better understand the process of political socialisation, the acquisition and development of civic skills for people involved in user committees or associations that promote or advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.