Análise das políticas públicas de inclusão dos estudantes surdos na Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA)

Abstract

This paper proposes an analysis of public policies for the inclusion of deaf students at the Amazonas State University’s (UEA) superior schools of Manaus, characterized mainly by the presence of interpreters and translators of deaf sign language in the classrooms accompanying these students. The article presents an introduction to the concept of public policies, especially in regard to public policies of inclusion, and an explanation of the legislation dedicated to deaf people. A documentary research on inclusive actions for deaf students was conducted in the top ten universities in Brazil, according to the Folha University Ranking 2019 (RUF). The research is qualitative and had the use of semi-structured interviews to give more freedom in the interviewees’ statements. The instruments were applied to deaf sign language professionals from UEA units that have deaf students. In addition to the interpreters, other forms of inclusion were analyzed, such as scholarships for people with disabilities, teacher support and provision of teaching material. After all, a reflection on the subject was made and some recommendations for development in the area were suggested.