What should have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience turned into disappointment and exclusion for many disabled fans attending Lady Gaga’s concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, on May 3rd, 2025. Despite recommendations from Brazil’s Public Ministry to ensure full accessibility, numerous failures left wheelchair users and other disabled attendees unable to access the very areas…
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Accessibility Review: Iguatemi Shopping Mall, PORTO ALEGRE
The Iguatemi Shopping Mall in Porto Alegre is in the Jardim Europa neighborhood in the north of the city. It houses a wide array of well-known international brand stores, as well as more locally established brands that are synonymous with Brazil. The Mall is spacious and stylish, perfect for when the weather isn’t looking too…
Accessibility Review: Cais Embarcadero, PORTO ALEGRE
If you’re searching for a chilled-out place to grab some food or share some drinks with friends in Porto Alegre then Cais Embarcadero is a great place to start. Situated on the river bank, Cais Embarcadero offers the perfect setting for anything ranging from a mid-morning stroll to late-afternoon beers in the sun. Access, for…
Accessibility Review: Garden Park GRAMADO
Garden Park Gramado is a wonderful little nature spot on the outskirts of Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul. It’s positioned near the bottom of a large hill, less than 2km from the Bueno Vitta Gramado Hotel, which can be found by turning off the main road out of Gramado city center and heading north. It’s…