accessible infrastructure
[/əkˈsɛsəbəl ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌkʧər/]
noun phrasefemininepl: infrastructuras acessíveis
infraestrutura acessível
1. Physical facilities, systems, and services designed and built to be usable by all people, including those with disabilities, elderly individuals, and people with mobility challenges
The city invested in accessible infrastructure to ensure wheelchair users could navigate public spaces.
A cidade investiu em infraestrutura acessível para garantir que usuários de cadeira de rodas pudessem navegar pelos espaços públicos.
2. Built environment that complies with accessibility standards and universal design principles, featuring ramps, elevators, tactile pavements, and other assistive features
Accessible infrastructure includes elevators, accessible restrooms, and designated parking spaces.
A infraestrutura acessível inclui elevadores, banheiros acessíveis e vagas de estacionamento designadas.
In Brazil, accessible infrastructure has become increasingly important in urban development policy, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept aligns with the Brazilian constitutional commitment to social inclusion and disability rights. The USA emphasizes this through ADA compliance requirements, while in Portugal the focus is often on retrofitting older urban centers to meet EU accessibility standards.
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