Acessibilidade: a dificuldade de locomoção do cadeirante nas ruas da cidade de Parintins-AM

Abstract

The city must provide all its inhabitants with life with security, autonomy, leisure and access to public and private services as well as guarantee of being able to move through the streets with accessibility, spaces must be planned in a way that promotes independence to all individuals. This study aimed to study the difficulties faced by wheelchair users when they leave home to fulfill their obligations and duties or when seeking leisure. And from the reports of the wheelchair users and their companions, it was possible to perceive how the lack of accessibility has impaired the participation of these citizens in society and how this has affected their dignity. It is important to build spaces that offer accessibility providing equal opportunities for all, accessibility provides access to work, leisure, education with total ease of movement. Therefore, the importance of accessibility in a city was perceived, and how it influences the life and well-being of all regardless of its limitations.