People with disabilities and the context of inclusion in distance learning undergraduate courses

Abstract

Distance Education had significant advances in recent years in the country. Thus, it is of great importance to investigate the current scenario of students with disabilities in Higher Education in this type of education. In this context, the present study addresses the process of inclusion of people with disabilities in distance learning undergraduate courses in public and private institutions in the metropolitan region of São Luís/MA, specifically, in the municipalities of São Luís, São José de Ribamar, Raposa and Paço do Lumiar. Preliminary findings indicate that these institutions need to have in their actions and services, qualified human resources, accessibility in information and communication, among others, so that people with disabilities can insert themselves, learn and conclude their courses.