Universal Design: An Urgent Need

This research analyzed the accessibility and mobility around Hospital Vaz Monteiro in Lavras. As a central area in Lavras, used by a large number of people, it was supposed to offer an excellent accessibility and mobility. It is a very unsafe area due to many problems, such as poor sidewalks, improper parking spaces and inadequate entrances for medical offices that are linked to the hospital. Although Brazilian legislation is very broad, there is not too much effort towards accessibility for all.The paper analyzed the areas around the Hospital Vaz Monteiro, as well as local clinics and doctor's offices and their structure to provide easy access to everyone.