O uso da audiodescrição para estudantes cegos e com baixa visão no ensino superior

Abstract

The aim of this Final Paper is to discuss the importance of audio description in the academic training of blind and low-vision students, based on the reality of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). The literature review studied authors who conceptualize audio description, reflecting on its importance in the academic career of visually impaired students. Thus, the study addresses the concepts, historical evolution and main techniques of audio description, as well as reflecting on how this resource has contributed to the teaching and learning process in higher education. As this is a qualitative study, field research was carried out through interviews with four visually impaired students enrolled at UFPB Campus I. The results show that audio description is an essential resource for ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the teaching-learning process for visually impaired students, and that it is necessary to train teachers properly and encourage the frequent use of this resource in higher education institutions. By carrying out this research, we hope to have contributed to expanding knowledge about audio description, with the aim of building policies and practices in the training of teachers and supporters, so that audio description resources are better used in our classrooms.