Educação inclusiva: análise do uso da tecnologia assistiva por profissionais da rede municipal de ensino de Uberaba/MG para criação de um guia informativo

Abstract

Assistive Technology represents, for people with disabilities, an increase in their functional skills, promotion of autonomy and participation in new activities previously limited. Its use in specialized education assistance (SEA) helps to complement and supplement students' learning, as participation and independence inside and outside the school is promoted. In view of the relevance of using Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education, this study proposed to analyze, through a case study, the knowledge and use of Assistive Technology resources for Inclusive Education from the perspective of professionals who work with SEA in the network municipal education system of Uberaba / MG. The aforementioned instrument also sought to identify improvements to be implemented for the full use of assistive technology in inclusive education. Using bibliographic and documentary research, we also sought to identify the main legal instruments they have on inclusive education in Brazil and in the world; investigate the functioning of the specialized educational service and the multifunctional resource rooms and represent the context of the municipal education network in Uberaba / MG regarding inclusive education. The survey was answered by 23 participants, among them, teachers from the specialized education service, teachers from the common class and other education professionals. As main results it can be mentioned that the participants have knowledge and use the equipment available in the SEAs. Regarding knowledge about assistive technology, the participants proved to be familiar with the topic, which represents positive advances since the researches previously carried out in the same environment. The improvement suggestions for the inclusion work developed by the schools were mostly related to the architectural accessibility and to investments and incentives for continuing education for professionals working with inclusion.