accessibility arrangements
[/ækˌsɛsəˈbɪləti əˈreɪndʒmənts/]
nounpl: accessibility arrangements
arranjos de acessibilidade
1. Special accommodations or modifications made to ensure that people with disabilities or accessibility needs can participate equally in activities, services, or environments
The university provides accessibility arrangements for students with visual impairments, including enlarged print materials and screen reader software.
A universidade fornece arranjos de acessibilidade para estudantes com deficiência visual, incluindo materiais impressos ampliados e software de leitura de tela.
2. Formal modifications in educational or professional settings to level the playing field for individuals with disabilities during exams or work assignments
Students can request accessibility arrangements such as extra time during examinations or alternative formats for assignments.
Os estudantes podem solicitar arranjos de acessibilidade, como tempo extra durante exames ou formatos alternativos para tarefas.
3. Practical adjustments to physical spaces, technology, or procedures to remove barriers for people with disabilities
The conference venue implemented accessibility arrangements including wheelchair ramps, sign language interpreters, and accessible parking.
O local da conferência implementou arranjos de acessibilidade, incluindo rampas para cadeiras de rodas, intérpretes de linguagem de sinais e estacionamento acessível.
This term is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American educational and corporate contexts due to growing awareness of disability rights and inclusive practices. In Brazil, discussions about 'arranjos de acessibilidade' are gaining prominence in universities and companies following the implementation of the Brazilian Disability Law (Lei da Inclusão). In the US, accessibility arrangements are mandated under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), making this a legally and socially significant concept.
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