Acessibilidade de pessoas com deficiências na aviação comercial

Abstract

This study deals with the accessibility of people with disabilities (PwDs) in commercial aviation, emphasizing, in particular, the violation of their rights and the need for their inclusion in the aeronautical environment as air transport users and professionals. In order to contextualize the theme, an overview is drawn about the reality of people with disabilities in the face of the relevant general legislation, as well as the aeronautical legislation concerning to the subject, from the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization to the current regulations. It also discusses the aviation situation before the COVID-19 pandemic, a context in which there was an increase in the violation of the rights of people with disabilities as users of air transport. The study also advances in the analysis of the limitation imposed on PwDs, which is also reflected in aeronautical market, which creates barriers and does not offer them ample job opportunities, neglecting their potential, a fact testified by the absence of these professionals as aeronauts. Certainly, the denial of work opportunities clashes with the only plausible requirement, which would be the qualification of the person for the work activity. In the methodological aspect, qualitative researches were carried out about the reality experienced by passengers with visual, hearing and locomotor disabilities, in order to demonstrate the alleged indifference treatment given to this public. The theme is relevant and aims to contribute to research on the subject, considered scarce in aviation.