By Tuca Munhoz  - Accessibility Consultant, activist for the rights of people with disabilities in São Paulo. I was greatly honored by the invitation to write this short text about the importance of accessibility on sidewalks, a much talked about and debated topic, but unfortunately,...

Joaquín Rodriguez Joaquín Rodriguez is 19 years of age and is currently studying Administration and People Management Engineering. He lives in Quilpué city, in the Valparaíso region, and actively participates in mapping the accessible sidewalks project.  Joaquin is visually impaired.  Ever since I heard about the accessible...

Joaquín Rodriguez Joaquín Rodriguez tiene 19 años y estudia Ingeniería en Administración y Gestión de personas. Él vive en la ciudad de Quilpué en la región de Valparaíso y participa activamente en el mapeo para el proyecto de veredas accesibles.  Joaquín tiene discapacidad visual. Desde que conocí...

Roberta Consentino Kronka Mülfarth – Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning of the University of São Paulo (FAU - USP) The pandemic state declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, better known as...

De Diana Suasnavas Barrera, Técnica Educativa en Fundación Museos de la Ciudad Aceras accesibles e incluyentes significan un giro de 360° en la movilidad de nosotres las personas con discapacidad. Nada como disfrutar de la autonomía e independencia al desplazarnos - caminar ágilmente y de...

By Diana Suasnavas Barrera, Educational Technician at the City Museums Foundation Accessible and inclusive sidewalks pose a 360° turn on our mobility as disabled individuals. There is nothing like enjoying your own autonomy and independence when moving – walking nimbly and safely. Additionally, walking around...

De Regina Cohen, Arquiteta, representante do G3ict-Smart Cities for All Country para o Brasil Calçadas são importantes elementos para cidades resilientes, acessíveis a todos e sustentáveis. “AI for Inclusive Urban Sidewalks” é um projeto que emprega levantamento de dados e ferramentas para alcançar mudanças na...

By Regina Cohen, Architect, G3ict-Smart Cities for All Country Representative for Brazil Sidewalks are important elements of resilient, accessible to all, and sustainable cities. “AI for Inclusive Urban Sidewalks” is a project employing datasets and tools to overcome the challenges for mobility, accessibility and independent...

Karina Grunwald is 53, with two children aged 25 and 13. She suffers from Multiple Sclerosis since 1997 and dreams of undergoing some type of treatment that will help her regain some of her lost functions. She is in love with life and tries to...

Karina Grunwald tiene 53 años, dos hijos de 25 y 13. Padece Esclerosis Múltiple desde 1997 y sueña con algún tratamiento que le haga recuperar alguna de las funciones perdidas. Ama la vida y trata de tomar cada día como si fuera el último Cuando...