A importância da acessibilidade no desenvolvimento de software: perspectivas educacionais e profissionais

Abstract

The topic of digital accessibility addresses the production of digital tools and media that enable access for people with disabilities. In this sense, the present research aims to investigate the scope that this theme postulates in the Information Systems course in a public university, in addition to reflecting on the importance of such scope in the work that involves technology programming. To this end, it is proposed to carry out a qualitative-quantitative research, performing the experience report of a short course, in addition the application of questionnaires with multiple choice and open questions, with students of the aforementioned course and with professionals in the technology field. From the acquisition of data, it was understood the need to expand the topic of digital accessibility in teaching program, in addition to the observation, through research, that professional practice demands knowledge about the needs of people with disabilities. Finally, it is concluded that greater dissemination and more research on accessibility is needed digital, a field that appears to be fertile in the academic environment.