Tecnologia assistiva: a importância dos leitores de tela e sua utilização na educação para as pessoas com deficiência visual e vidente

Abstract

Seeking digital inclusion in times of remote education is about valuing life, encouraging education and socialization in the digital world. The desires of the visually impaired person for rehabilitation or adaptation to use these digital technologies accessible in everyday life, are constant. This paper presents a discussion about visual impairment, focusing on aspects related to digital inclusion, as well as accessibility of NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) screen readers software for Windows and Talkback on the Android system, in education. To this end, a bibliographic search was made on this theme, bringing its functionality, use and installation. Reading brought a reflection on the knowledge of these tools, as well as their importance for people with visual impairments and psychics. Seeking to contribute to the social formation of the individual in society. The suggestion of this research contributes to the widespread dissemination of these screen readers, taking into account their free and accessible access.