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AEI Insights, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2019

also arranged for a trip to the north of Porto visiting a monastery cum hotel, an archaeological
visitors centre and a theatre in the city centre of Porto. At Viana, at the Santa Luzia
archaeological site with Gabriel Silva the Heritage Centre architect and Clara, Naziaty
discussed with her trip companions about the accessibility issues and the design of the ramps
over the ruins. (Photo 5). Later, Gabriel took Naziaty to the heritage building of Teatro
Nacional Sao Joao. As someone who studied accessibility of heritage buildings for her
doctorate, it was a lively discussion with Gabriel in particular where Naziaty made
corroborative statements on the solutions that the heritage centre provided at these places.

All in all, the visit to Porto provided Naziaty with much knowledge and inspiration to continue
with her work as an academic and disability activist. More importantly she managed to enjoy
travelling alone in her wheelchair, and to take the time to observe her surroundings, something
that she rarely does in Malaysia because of her busy schedule or because she is driving her car.

Photo 1: Naziaty met Luis, the coordinator of third year design studio who explained about FAUP’s studio
curriculum.

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