Brazilian municipalities approve inclusive accessibility policies

The municipal council of Jaraguá do Sul in Brazil approved a law establishing a Municipal Policy of Accessibility and Universal Design for parks, squares and leisure spaces. The policy requires accessible pathways, inclusive equipment, sensory‑friendly zones, tactile and pictographic signage, and a certification seal, following ABNT NBR 9050 technical standards.

In Salvador, councilor Hamilton Assis (PSOL) introduced Bill 180/2026 to create Inclusive Tourist Routes for people with autism and other neurodivergences. The draft calls for reduced sensory stimuli, accessible information formats, inclusive signage, quiet‑decompression areas, guided inclusive tours and adjusted visiting hours to lessen crowding. Both measures aim to make public and cultural spaces more inclusive, enhancing autonomy and social participation for people with disabilities.