Post by account_disabled on Oct 22, 2023 1:40:42 GMT -5
Anyone who follows the content here on the blog knows that it is not new that we raise the flag of accessibility in all spaces – whether physical or virtual. An inclusive environment is one that allows all people, whether disabled or not, to have the autonomy to carry out their daily tasks. And accessibility is a fundamental requirement for this to happen.
In this context, more and more companies are beginning to see the need to adapt to the diversity of their audience , including an accessibility project in their planning. Thinking about accessibility from the beginning is easier and cheaper at the time of implementation, and can reach 0.2% of total expenses. But don't worry, if you weren't able to make the adaptations at the beginning, it's never too late! At this point, the important thing is to take the first step.
But accessibility isn’t just about access ramps, you know!? Yes, they are cell phone number list extremely important, but they are not everything! If you are in doubt and don't know how to start your project, a good tip is to look for an accessibility consultancy , who will analyze and tell you what can be changed and what is most important to do. We know that at this moment many questions may arise, with this in mind, we have separated the basic information for preparing an accessibility project . Let's go!?
Take care of the physical space
According to Decree 5,296 , every building must be adapted following universal design , that is, breaking down barriers in physical spaces to ensure that people who use wheelchairs or have reduced mobility can move around freely. With this in mind, ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) launched a series of standards , such as door widths, space between tables, access ramps, elevators, etc.
When walking through public places, you may have noticed some raised strips on the ground. This is the tactile floor. It serves to guide blind or visually impaired people in spaces. But the tactile floor can't be done anyway, you know!? There is a pattern that signals obstacles and directs blind people, enabling them to move around alone safely and independently.
History of sign language (Libras): Rectangular image, horizontally, with a dark orange background. In the left corner there is a wheelchair and an eye and an ear with lines on top, symbolizing different disabilities. In the center it reads in white "How investing in accessibility can be an asset in the growth of your organization.". In the right corner there is a yellow rectangular button with rounded edges, with the text in orange: Download the free ebook". End of Description.
Don't forget communication
Placing an order at a restaurant or buying a product on the internet seem like very simple tasks, but for some people they are not. This happens due to communication barriers that exist in everyday life. It happens, for example, when a deaf person who uses Libras to communicate goes to a lecture that does not have an interpreter . It happens when a blind person accesses a website and the images have no description. Therefore, when developing your project, don't forget to include communication accessibility!
But how to do this? Don’t worry, we’ll explain it to you!
If your company has a website, for example, it's a good idea to ensure that all images have alternative text , so that screen readers can identify your content and describe it to those who use it. Websites must also be accessible in Libras . Many deaf people are literate in Sign Language, so they often do not understand Portuguese well and depend on it to communicate . When it comes to social media, you can use the hashtag PraCegoVer when describing the images, and whenever possible add videos with captions and translation into Libras.
In this context, more and more companies are beginning to see the need to adapt to the diversity of their audience , including an accessibility project in their planning. Thinking about accessibility from the beginning is easier and cheaper at the time of implementation, and can reach 0.2% of total expenses. But don't worry, if you weren't able to make the adaptations at the beginning, it's never too late! At this point, the important thing is to take the first step.
But accessibility isn’t just about access ramps, you know!? Yes, they are cell phone number list extremely important, but they are not everything! If you are in doubt and don't know how to start your project, a good tip is to look for an accessibility consultancy , who will analyze and tell you what can be changed and what is most important to do. We know that at this moment many questions may arise, with this in mind, we have separated the basic information for preparing an accessibility project . Let's go!?
Take care of the physical space
According to Decree 5,296 , every building must be adapted following universal design , that is, breaking down barriers in physical spaces to ensure that people who use wheelchairs or have reduced mobility can move around freely. With this in mind, ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) launched a series of standards , such as door widths, space between tables, access ramps, elevators, etc.
When walking through public places, you may have noticed some raised strips on the ground. This is the tactile floor. It serves to guide blind or visually impaired people in spaces. But the tactile floor can't be done anyway, you know!? There is a pattern that signals obstacles and directs blind people, enabling them to move around alone safely and independently.
History of sign language (Libras): Rectangular image, horizontally, with a dark orange background. In the left corner there is a wheelchair and an eye and an ear with lines on top, symbolizing different disabilities. In the center it reads in white "How investing in accessibility can be an asset in the growth of your organization.". In the right corner there is a yellow rectangular button with rounded edges, with the text in orange: Download the free ebook". End of Description.
Don't forget communication
Placing an order at a restaurant or buying a product on the internet seem like very simple tasks, but for some people they are not. This happens due to communication barriers that exist in everyday life. It happens, for example, when a deaf person who uses Libras to communicate goes to a lecture that does not have an interpreter . It happens when a blind person accesses a website and the images have no description. Therefore, when developing your project, don't forget to include communication accessibility!
But how to do this? Don’t worry, we’ll explain it to you!
If your company has a website, for example, it's a good idea to ensure that all images have alternative text , so that screen readers can identify your content and describe it to those who use it. Websites must also be accessible in Libras . Many deaf people are literate in Sign Language, so they often do not understand Portuguese well and depend on it to communicate . When it comes to social media, you can use the hashtag PraCegoVer when describing the images, and whenever possible add videos with captions and translation into Libras.