It is the characteristic of places and facilities (buildings, transportation, housing, workplaces, schools, hospitals, squares) which people with disabilities can access and where they can move freely, without barriers.
Whether they are public or private spaces, people with disabilities have a right to access all environments. This is achieved through a universal design or physical accessibility measures, such as ramps, lifts, markings, and signage, among others.
References:
United Nations. (2006). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Naciones Unidas.
Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos de la Nación. (2019). Guía de información Personas con Discapacidad. Conocé y ejercé tus derechos. Ediciones SAIJ – Sistema Argentino de Información Jurídica. P. 7.
Real Patronato sobre Discapacidad. (2019). Guía de estilo sobre discapacidad para profesionales de los medios de comunicación. Madrid: Real Patronato sobre Discapacidad. P. 92.
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