Núcleo de acessibilidade e inclusão : contribuições para a inclusão e permanência dos estudantes com deficiência na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso/Campus Cuiabá

Abstract

Universities are essential spaces for the development of social and professional relationships. Therefore, they must have adequate infrastructure and equipment to meet the specific needs of each individual. In this context, Inclusive Education seeks to guarantee equal opportunities for students, regardless of their diversity. The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) is committed to building an inclusive academic environment. To this end, it develops actions through the Accessibility and Inclusion Center (NAI). Therefore, this study aims to understand how the actions developed by NAI contribute to the inclusion and permanence of students with disabilities at UFMT, Cuiabá campus. The research adopted a qualitative approach. Initially, a bibliographic review and document analysis were carried out. Then, participant observation is applied as a method, using interviews with NAI employees and students with disabilities regularly enrolled at UFMT, Cuiabá campus. The results indicate that all Brazilian federal universities have programs to support and promote the inclusion of students with disabilities. The interviews show significant progress, however, they point to partial inclusion and permanence and that there is still a long way to go before considering the UFMT fully inclusive.