Diagnosis of accessibility in the FT/UFAM classrooms

Abstract

The article analyzes the accessibility problems in the classrooms of the Faculty of Technology of the Federal University of Amazonas (FT/UFAM) based on NBR 9050:2004, to propose suggestions for improvements. The data were collected through a checklist applied in 17 classrooms chosen at random. Besides, measurements and photographic records were performed to compare the reality of the classroom environment by meeting the requirements of this standard. The analysis concluded that most of the measured variables do not satisfy the requirements of NBR 9050:2004. The most critical problems are related to a) the gap in width and height of the doors; b) the width of the corridors between the rows of chairs; c) the signs on the doors; d) the height of installation of the blackboard; e) the absence of desks adaptable and available to a Person in Wheelchair; f) the height for installing sockets; g) the height of the light and air conditioning switches. All of these items were 100% disapproved, as they did not meet the minimum requirements required by the standard. Therefore, several recommendations were suggested to the FT/UFAM managers.