Inclusão escolar no município de Campo Maior - PI: um olhar para a acessibilidade arquitetônica

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the conditions of architectural accessibility in elementary schools (early grades) within the municipal public network of Campo Maior, Piauí. To achieve this objective, specific goals were established: to analyze the laws that guarantee architectural accessibility in the school environment, to assess the adequacy of the schools’ basic infrastructure according to accessibility standards, and to identify the main challenges for school inclusion regarding school infrastructure. The study adopted a qualitative, descriptive approach. For data collection, field research was conducted through systematic observation and semi-structured interviews with the principals of three municipal elementary schools offering early grades. The work was based on authors such as Bardin (2016), Figueira (2021), Lima (2023), Mazzotta (2011), Mendes (2009), Minayo (2001), Sassaki (2009), among others, as well as legal documents such as Law 13,145/2015. The results indicate the presence of architectural barriers that hinder the access of students with limited mobility to school spaces; they also show that accessibility has not been prioritized in the structural renovations carried out in the schools. Thus, it is concluded that the legislation guaranteeing accessibility in the school environment is not being fully complied with in the municipality of Campo Maior, Piauí.