Assistive tecnology for promotion learning and social inclusion student with disabilities

Abstract

In most cases, the public school systems of Brazilian cities do not possess adequate conditions to enable
students with deficiencies to have access to education. This situation is all the more alarming concerning
students who come from the poorest segments of the population, despite the existence of inclusive public
policies. Brazilian public school systems lack the tools, methodologies and physical infrastructure to provide students with the necessary conditions for access to education and inclusion possibilities. The research has
revealed a lack of educational resources to support the teaching and learning process in the context of
inclusive education. We have observed the activity of adapting specific teaching objects carried out in a
homemade fashion in schools. This observation served as the starting point for the development and
production of teaching resources for students with deficiencies. Filling this gap, we have tried to contribute
to assistive technology as a research, development and innovation hub in order to ensure the inclusion of
students with disabilities along the lines of mobility, sports, and inclusive education. This has allowed us to
develop technologies for persons with visual and hearing deficiencies and to make it possible to transfer
technology to the private sector based on the Innovation Act for the promotion of economic and social
development. This article highlights the Accessible Electronic Mural with Dynamic Braille Project as
information and communication technology for the inclusion of the visually impaired.