Avaliação da acessibilidade nos espaços públicos destinados ao turismo na cidade de São Borja/RS

Abstract

According to the IBGE (2010), it is estimated that approximately 8.34% of the Brazilian population has at least one type of severe disability. We can therefore consider that people with disabilities and reduced mobility need accessibility resources to exercise their full rights, being included in society in accordance with the principles contained in the Federal Constitution and other laws in force in the country. These rights are presented as a quality parameter to be followed by the public administration when offering products and services that promote social integration, social inclusion and educational inclusion to people with disabilities. In order to evaluate the accessibility resources available to people with disabilities - especially people with reduced mobility - in public spaces for tourism in the city of São Borja, a bibliographical and documentary research was carried out, followed by a field research, through participant observation if knowledge of the local reality was obtained. This research provided the knowledge of public spaces for tourism, their origin, importance, identity and ability to attract visitors. Through documentary research, laws, decrees, statutes and norms were sought to better understand the rights and duties of persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, as well as to identify which accessibility features would be necessary for their mobility and safety while full citizens of rights. As a way to contribute to the development of local tourism, a Technical Report was prepared indicating which accessibility resources can be implemented in public spaces for tourism in the city of São Borja. A mobile application was also produced to inform about the current accessibility situation in public spaces for tourism in the city. These products will also contribute to the dissemination of the history and cultural heritage of São Borja. The evaluation of accessibility in public spaces for tourism in the city of São Borja revealed the need to make investments in the promotion of these resources, in public roads, in missionary sources, in museums, in squares and parks of the city. Investments in the promotion of accessibility resources in the tourism infrastructure of the municipality will contribute to social integration and inclusion and educational inclusion of people with disabilities.