Acessibilidade para pessoas com mobilidade reduzida no Centro Histórico da Estância Turística de Itu (São Paulo - Brasil)

Abstract

The accessibility for people with reduced mobility was researched in interface with tourism in the Itu Tourist City, in the State of São Paulo, aiming to verify the development in the treatment of the issue of accessibility in the context of historic centers and the feasibility of accessibility for people with reduced mobility in historical and cultural attractions. To achieve the objective of this research, an investigation was carried out with documentary survey and bibliographic review, in addition to the use of exploratory techniques. For this, a Check List was applied regarding the adequacy of space and enterprise to accessibility standards, present in the Manual of Technical Accessibility Instructions to Support the Architectural Project (SMPED, 2008) elaborated by the city of São Paulo with the objective of visualizing in a clearer and more aims at accessibility conditions, in addition to photographic records, including with the perspective of proposing possible improvements in the city’s Tourist Center. Special attention was given to attractions such as Cruzeiro de São Francisco, Casa Imperial (Casa Capelli), Fábrica São Luiz, 19th century Architectural Ensemble, Republican Museum, Church of Nossa Senhora da Candelária of the Itu Tourist City, in relation to accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Despite the enormous challenges posed to public and private institutions with regard to the application of accessibility norms and guidelines, nationally implemented and disseminated it is necessary to emphasize that there is ample research effort on the part of national and international teaching and research institutions international, in order to offer solutions that harmonize the confrontation of these challenges and the safeguarding of historical memories and the heritage of the communities. At the end of this work, it was concluded that accessibility for all is supported by a broad concept in Brazilian legislation, which seeks greater inclusion, giving an opportunity to participate in tourism, however, a large part of the laws are ignored or unknown from society, municipal administration and also by people with reduced mobility.