Evaluation of motels and inns regarding accessibility for people with disabilities or mobility restriction
Keywords:
Disabled Persons, Sexuality, Architectural AccessibilityAbstract
Introduction: People with disabilities face numerous barriers in the performance of sexual activity; among them are finding accessible places intended for this purpose. Objective: The aim of this study was to map and evaluate the architectural accessibility of establishments whose main activity is sex, such as motels and inns, located in the metropolitan region of Belém. Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative research, in which 22 establishments were evaluated, through an accessibility assessment questionnaire developed by the researchers, containing 11 objective questions about the architectural accessibility of bathrooms, access ramps, elevators, signage, forms of communication, bed height and circulation areas. Results: The results regarding sound and visual signage showed that 32% of establishments do not have any form of signage, as well as alternative communication and tactile flooring. On the other hand, 82% of the establishments evaluated presented the height of the intercoms, light switches and warning flags within the standards. Regarding the accessibility of bathrooms, 43% of the establishments did not have any accessible furniture. Conclusion: The present study demonstrates unsatisfactory results regarding the basic parameters of accessibility of the participating motels, constituting serious barriers to access for the public with some type of disability. It is concluded that there is a need for further discussions on the subject, in addition to inspection for compliance with accessibility standards and accessible furniture so that people with disabilities can enjoy these services.
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