Accessibility, urban mobility and equity

Abstract

The article analyzes problems concerning disabled people and focus on accessibility and urban mobility in Brazil, consistent with Health Promotion principles. A wheelchair user’s report, inserted into the article and used as an analysis tool, denounces the gap between Brazilian Law determinations regarding accessibility and urban mobility and its implementation in urban centers, which impacts negatively on quality of life, specially of the most vulnerable groups. Identifying and discussing factors that lead to noncompliance with relevant legislation, the study proposes actions for changes.