This research examines the accessibility of Sokobanja Spa for people with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs as assistive technology. The study analyses the relationship between the spatial morphology of the spa settlement, its tourist attractors, and the accessibility of urban and natural environments. The research applies a mapping method to identify barriers and assess the degree of spatial accessibility for wheelchair users. Attractors, such as cultural heritage sites, public spaces, natural areas, and wellness facilities, are categorised as point, linear, or surface elements and evaluated according to their accessibility. The study identifies alignment between the spatial organisation of spa facilities and the accessibility of their activities. The results reveal that although the central promenade and main public areas are relatively accessible, significant barriers remain in areas with steep terrain and heritage buildings. The research contributes to the understanding of how assistive technologies interact with the built environment and proposes that mapping can serve as a methodological tool for improving accessibility and guiding inclusive spatial planning in spa settlements.
Milan Ristić (Wed,) studied this question.