Recognizing the rights of the handicapped concerning accessibility, this paper aims at verifying the architectonic barriers related to the access to basic health services. This is an exploratory and descriptive study with an intentional sample of 12 units in a medium size municipality. Data were collected through a checklist form. It was noticed that external architecture hampers or blocks access, for sidewalks have obstacles, there are no leveled passages, signs in strategic points or in parking areas. Conversely, most units have access ramps with handrail and proper-width corridors. Front-desks, desks, seats, telephones, drinking fountain, are mostly higher than the appropriate and restrooms do not offer enough space for transposition from the wheel chair; there are not horizontal bars and most of the toilets are in an improper height. Such barriers are obstacles for the use by the handicapped of health equipment available for society.
Architectural accessibility; Disabled Persons; Health Services Accessibilty; Health Policy
