Accessibility for all: going from theory to practice

• Autor(a) principal: Andrade, Isabela Fernandes
• Data de Publicação: 2013
• Outros Autores: Dorneles, Vanessa, Bins Ely, Vera Helena Moro
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Institucional da UFPel - Guaiaca
• Texto Completo: http://guaiaca.ufpel.edu.br/xmlui/handle/prefix/12740; https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2012-0687-3840
• topic: Spatial accessibility; Accessible design; Accompanied walk; People with disabilities; School

The present work demonstrates, through a case study, the importance of theoretical knowledge in practical application of spatial accessibility in order to guarantee equal conditions for all people in the movement and use of space. Initially there was a literature review on the accessibility of space and how design in a accessible way. Next, we show one makeover proposal in one public school that wants to provide access to people with disabilities. This makeover was done and so we could evaluate the buildings changes through the method of accompanied walk with two people. Finally we present the main results and discussions.