TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA PARA A PROMOÇÃO DA INCLUSÃO DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIAS NO ÂMBITO ACADÊMICO

Abstract

This course completion work aims to analyze the role of Assistive Technology (AT) in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities, with an emphasis on visual impairment, in the academic environment. The research addresses the central question of the impact of AT on the inclusion of students with disabilities, using a systematic literature review focusing on the SciELO databases, covering publications between 2018 and 2024. The study is structured into three sections: the first presents a typology of disabilities and their relationship with the school context; the second historically contextualizes the emergence of Assistive Technology; and the third discusses the challenges and solutions for implementing MT in educational institutions. The results show that Assistive Technology is essential to guarantee educational equity, promoting access and full participation for all students, regardless of their limitations. The work concludes that, despite the challenges, the adoption of assistive technologies is crucial for building more inclusive and accessible educational environments.