Inclusão escolar de uma criança com cegueira na escola privada: um estudo de caso

Abstract

This research had as its theme the school inclusion of a child with blindness in private school, with the objective of reflecting on the challenges of school inclusion of a student with visual impairment. The methodology adopted for the investigation is qualitative, of the case study type. A semi-structured interview and a questionnaire were applied. Among the results, we found the existence of attitudinal and structural barriers regarding the inclusion of Special Education Target Audience students, especially with visual impairments. We identified the need for investment in the training of teachers and of the support professional, gaps in learning due to the lack of knowledge about the role of the, and the access to the Specialized Educational Service and to the Multifunctional resource Rooms.