Acessibilidade Gourmet: Uma proposta de guia de acessibilidade comunicacional para gestores de bares, restaurantes e similares da cidade do Recife

Abstract

The out-of-home food sector is an important component of the tourist offer in the city of Recife, highlighting our traditions and gastronomic identity. There are currently around 13,864 bars, restaurants and the like active in the city of Recife. Based on this information, it is unacceptable that these environments do not have communication accessibility resources for people with hearing and visual impairments, given that laws and regulations have been created to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities. The aim of this project is to develop a proposal for a communication accessibility guide for managers of bars, restaurants and the like in the city of Recife, thus reducing communication barriers. The methodology adopted in this work consisted of: exploratory research, a bibliographical and documentary review of the subject, on-site visits to 13 establishments, interviews with people with visual impairments and the application of two (2) questionnaires: the first involved listening to managers in the out-of-home food sector, and the second to people with hearing and visual impairments, family members and friends. Based on the answers to the questionnaires, we realized that there was an urgent need to draw up a communication accessibility tool to guide the sector, enabling these spaces to promote inclusion, safety and autonomy for people with hearing and visual impairments in restaurants. The “Gourmet Accessibility” guide will contain information on the main concepts, communication accessibility resources, partnerships and other information.