ABSTRACT
Este artigo visa identificar as barreiras e os facilitadores para que as pessoas com deficiência intelectual possam andar sozinhas no tempo/espaço de lazer nas cidades, especificamente, em Curitiba. Participaram do estudo 37 pessoas, sendo 14 integrantes do Grupo Amigos do Handebol; 13 sujeitos responsáveis por esses jovens; 6 gestores da prefeitura de Curitiba e 4 representantes da equipe pedagógicas de escolas especializadas frequentadas pelos integrantes do grupo. Foi observado que os integrantes do grupo Amigos do Handebol que participaram efetivamente dos encontros propostos aprenderam a se locomover ampliando o aprendizado com ênfase ao estímulo para o desenvolvimento da autonomia. Essa autonomia deve ser incentivada e pode gerar oportunidades, principalmente no âmbito do lazer.
The purpose of this article was to identify barriers and facilitators for people with intellectual disabilities to walk alone in leisure time/space in cities, specifically in Curitiba. 37 people participated in the study, being 14 members of the The purpose of this article was to identify barriers and facilitators for people with intellectual disabilities to walk alone in leisure time/space in cities, specifically in Curitiba. 37 people participated in the study, being 14 members of the Amigos do Handebol Group; 13 subjects responsible for these young people; 6 managers of the Curitiba city hall and 4 representatives of the pedagogical team of specialized schools attended by the group members. It was observed that the members of the Amigos do Handebol group who effectively participated in the proposed meetings learned to move around expanding learning with emphasis on stimulating the development of autonomy. This autonomy should be encouraged and can generate opportunities, especially in the field of leisure.