Spatial accessibility for persons with physical and visual disabilities and older people in public green space
The general background of people with disabilities, besides medical and individual perspectives, is associated with structural and social perspectives. The environment has a huge impact on their life experiences and the extent of their mobility difficulties. Among the restrictions faced, there is t...
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
2021
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| Rochtain Ar Líne: | https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/parc/article/view/8660648 |
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| Achoimre: | The general background of people with disabilities, besides medical and individual perspectives, is associated with structural and social perspectives. The environment has a huge impact on their life experiences and the extent of their mobility difficulties. Among the restrictions faced, there is their recreation, since it is common, in Brazilian cities, to find public green spaces that have inadequate accessibility considering people with disabilities. This article aims to present an evaluation of spatial accessibility, focusing on the persons with physical and visual disabilities and older people, carried out at João Goulart Park, located in Santa Rosa, RS, through access audit. The method considered the recommendations of Brazilian standards and components of spatial accessibility (mobility, orientation, occupation and communication). The results show that the park spaces are not completely accessible to the studied groups; there are problems related to all components of spatial accessibility considered in this study, despite the intended application of Brazilian standards. The visually impaired people are the ones who face the most difficulties. Older people face fewer difficulties. The results demonstrate that technical audits can contribute to understanding and solutions to problems related to spatial accessibility and the importance of thinking about accessibility from an understanding of the specific needs concerning disabilities or reduced mobility. |
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