Direito dos cadeirantes à diversão: a importância da quebra de barreiras e da acessibilidade

Abstract

The right of wheelchair users to entertainment is based on Brazilian and international legislation and comprises the guarantee of being able to enjoy culture, sport, tourism and leisure. This analysis aimed to indicate that such rights of persons with disabilities are sometimes denied due to urban, architectural and attitudinal barriers, in full non-compliance with accessibility standards in force in the legal system. The bibliographic analysis made clear the existence of a discrepancy between legislation and the reality of spaces of fun. The lack of access in places intended for entertainment was the rule found with the studies undertaken. The lack of accessibility for the entry and permanence of wheelchair users in environments intended for fun has not, for the most part, corresponded to the expectations headed, mainly, by the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. According to the research, there is clearly a need for public policies for inclusion in order to raise awareness among governments and the population about the constitutional guarantees that the citizen has for sport and culture. The universal design must be respected and the reasonable adjustments carried out with maximum efficiency so that every wheelchair user can enjoy spaces reserved for the entertainment of all citizens.