Barreiras nos transportes públicos para pessoas com deficiência: um estudo de caso com PCDs na Universidade Federal do Tocantins - Câmpus Palmas

Abstract

This dissertation investigated the impact of Public Transportation for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Palmas, Tocantins. The study aimed to analyze the accessibility conditions of public transportation for people with disabilities, as well as to identify the main challenges faced by them in using this service. The research was conducted through a qualitative approach, conducting interviews with PwDs who use Public Transportation in Palmas. The results of the study showed that there are students with disabilities at the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT) - Palmas Câmpus face difficulties in accessing Public Transportation and the university's infrastructure. The main barriers encountered include: lack of accessibility on buses, overcrowding, irregular schedules, lack of ramps and elevators at various points of the university, as such as lack of training for drivers to deal with PwDs. The study concluded that it is necessary to invest in Public Policies that promote accessibility in Public Transportation and in the university's infrastructure, in addition to raising awareness in the academic community about the importance of Inclusion of PwDs.