Universidade para Todos: análise da acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiências visuais nos acessos aos prédios da Universidade Federal do Maranhão e Universidade Estadual do Maranhão em percursos preestabelecidos

Abstract

The presented work aims to analyze the sidewalks of the Federal University of Maranhão, and the State University of Maranhão in two predetermined portions in each of them. And, evaluate the accessibility conditions that the sidewalks provide for the visually impaired. The methodological procedures involve literature review, photographic survey, observation of the analyzed locations and development of sketches as suggestions for improvements proposed in this work. The proposals for adjustments were based on the standard 9050 by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards. These adjustments aim to meet the needs of visually impaired pedestrians. Also, they aim to enable movement and access to internal and external spaces, as well as contribute for the safe and comfortable displacement of these users, ensuring their freedom of movement - guarded by law - inside the university environment.