Accessibility - Turismo Itaipu

Discover the Initiatives that Make Itaipu Tourism Accessible to All Visitors, Promoting Inclusion and Unique Experiences.

Accessibility is one of the pillars of Itaipu Tourism, because we believe that unforgettable experiences should be available to everyone.

To this end, we've developed a series of measures to ensure comfort and safety for people with disabilities (PwDs) and reduced mobility, allowing them to fully enjoy each tour. From adapted buses to inclusive technologies, our commitment is to provide all visitors with a complete experience at the plant's attractions.

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How Important is Accessible Tourism?

Accessibility in tourism goes far beyond meeting a practical need, representing inclusion, equal opportunities and respect for differences.

For people with disabilities (PwDs) and reduced mobility, the possibility of experiencing tourism safely and independently is essential to promote social integration and broaden horizons.

In the context of Itaipu Tourism, accessibility also reinforces the idea that tourist spaces should be designed for everyone, without exception.

This means creating a welcoming and adapted environment, where every visitor, regardless of their physical or sensory limitations, has access to the same memorable moments and rich knowledge about the history, nature, and technology that surround the Itaipu Tourist Complex.

Furthermore, accessible tourism has a direct impact on the economy by attracting a diverse audience and fostering social inclusion across different sectors.

Therefore, providing adapted infrastructure and inclusive services is not only a duty, but an opportunity to build a more fair, democratic and sustainable tourism.

Therefore, the Itaipu Tourist Complex spares no effort to eliminate barriers and offer tours that inspire, educate, and delight all visitors.

After all, ensuring accessibility means ensuring that everyone has the right to explore the world around them, with dignity and comfort.

Accessibility Measures Adopted by Itaipu Tourism

To ensure all visitors can enjoy the experiences offered, Itaipu Tourism has implemented several accessibility measures. These adaptations were designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities (PwDs) and reduced mobility, ensuring safety and inclusion on every tour.

What is Accessibility?

Accessibility is the practice of eliminating physical, communicational, digital, and social barriers to ensure that all people, regardless of their physical, sensory, or intellectual abilities, can fully participate in everyday activities. This promotes equal opportunities and enables everyone to access spaces, products, and services safely, with dignity, and with autonomy.

What are the 7 Types of Accessibility?

Architectural


Elimination of physical barriers in buildings, streets and public spaces.

Communicational


Inclusion of features such as subtitles, sign language interpreters and audio description.

Attitudinal

Combating prejudice and promoting respect for differences.

Methodological

Adapting teaching methods and services to meet everyone's needs.

Programmatic


Adjustments in policies and regulations to eliminate institutional barriers.

Instrumental

Provision of assistive tools and technologies, such as canes and wheelchairs.

Digital

Development of websites and applications accessible to people with disabilities, with screen reading and easy navigation

Which Establishments are Required to Have Accessibility?

All establishments for collective use, such as schools, hospitals, shops, hotels, public buildings, cinemas and restaurants, are required by law to implement accessibility measures.

The objective is to ensure that people with disabilities or reduced mobility can access, move around and use the services offered independently.

What are the Pillars of Accessibility?

Taxi

Provide freedom of use without the need for constant assistance.

Safety

Ensure safe conditions for access and permanence in spaces.

Convenience

Make it easier for everyone to use environments and services.

Equality

Promote equal opportunities for all, without discrimination.

Accessibility on Itaipu Tours

Itaipu Tourism stands out for being a benchmark in accessibility, ensuring inclusive experiences for all visitors.

Therefore, it implements a series of measures to meet the needs of people with disabilities or reduced mobility, promoting inclusion and comfort on all tours offered. Accessibility for People with Disabilities: On Itaipu tours, people with disabilities find adaptations that make the attractions accessible and comfortable.

There are ramps and elevators at the stops and routes of the Itaipu Panoramic tour and at the Ecomuseum. Adapted buses with ramps or elevators are also available, as are virtual sign language interpreters and audio guides for the visually impaired. Accessible Parking The Itaipu Tourism parking lots have exclusive spaces for people with disabilities and obese people, strategically located near the main entrances and exits. Discount Policy for People with Disabilities (PwDs) are entitled to discounts on Itaipu tour tickets. This inclusive policy aims to expand access and encourage participation of all in attractions, promoting equality in tourism.

The Itaipu tour It is an unforgettable experience on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. After all, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is one of the greatest modern wonders in the world.

Art with two polaroid photos, the first photo with two women on the top deck of a bus and the second art with a photo of two women and a man posing in front of the Spillway of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, located in Foz do Iguaçu.

Questions about Accessibility in Itaipu Tourism?

Ensure that all people have equal opportunities and safe and independent access to spaces, services and products.

By offering accessibility, tourism enables people with different needs to fully participate in cultural, recreational and educational activities.

It is the adaptation of environments, services and products to meet the needs of all people, promoting equality, autonomy and respect.

The plant has ramps, elevators, tactile flooring, adapted transportation, sign language interpreters, audio guides, and inclusive educational materials.

The tours feature accessible transportation, ramps, adapted trails, virtual sign language interpreters, audio guides, and exclusive parking spaces.

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