Accessibility Analysis for People with physical, visual, or reduced mobility disabilities at Domingos Silvério square in João Monlevade – MG

This case study addresses the issue of accessibility, focusing primarily on pedestrians with physical, visual, and mobility impairments, with the aim of assessing whether Domingos Silvério Square offers safe and inclusive conditions for all users. The general objective is to analyze the square’s accessibility and evaluate its alignment with inclusive design principles, while the specific objectives include examining the production and organization of urban spaces in the city and verifying whether street access points comply with relevant legal norms and accessibility standards. The study is justified by the importance of public squares as key spaces for social, commercial, and political interaction—spaces that, in essence, reflect the soul of the city. The methodology adopted is of an applied nature, with an exploratory and bibliographic approach, complemented by local field surveys and measurement verification to identify accessibility-related issues. The results demonstrate that, in general, the adapted structures and access points in the square largely comply with the applicable accessibility standards.