The University of Genoa, through its Services for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and SLD Sector, has always been committed to guaranteeing accessibility and usability of the services provided in our facilities for students with disabilities.

What is meant by the term architectural and sensory barriers?

• physical obstacles that are a source of discomfort for the mobility of every person, particularly those who, for whatever cause, have a reduced or impeded motor capacity on a permanent or temporary basis;
• obstacles that limit or prevent anyone from the comfortable and safe use of spaces, equipment, or components;
• lack of devices and signs that allow orientation and recognisability of places and sources of danger for anyone, in particular for the visually impaired and the hearing impaired.