Caminhando com os deficientes visuais da APADEVI em Ponta Grossa-PR: a paisagem como engajamento com o mundo

Abstract

This work aims to understand the concept of landscape for visually impaired individuals from APADEVI-PG. The walking methodology was employed to conduct an in-depth analysis of the participants' experiences, involving two walking exercises: one within the APADEVI institution (familiar path) and another in Monteiro Lobato Park (new path). The analysis was based on more-than-representational theories, allowing for an understanding of sensory interactions beyond vision. During the walks, conversations were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed considering theoretical foundations on landscape. It was observed that visually impaired individuals are deeply engaged with landscapes, affecting and being affected through physical senses such as hearing, touch, and smell. These interactions highlight the impossibility of generalizing landscape as a purely multisensory experience, as each individual constructs their perception uniquely. It is concluded that the perception of landscape by visually impaired individuals is a dynamic and relational process, integrating multiple senses in the construction of the perceived space. This enriches geographical understanding and promotes a more inclusive and representative approach.