Acessibilidade comunicacional: uma proposta de estruturação dos serviços informacionais para pessoas com deficiência visual nas bibliotecas da UFRB

Abstract

This work is presented as an object of study or access to information and communication accessible to for visually impaired person (PCDV) in a university library, and the general objective is to validate the practice of communicational accessibility to PCDV in the Central Library of Cruz das Almas, of UFRB. The importance of access to information and accessible communication in the library is highlighted as transforming powers for these people, evidencing access to the library as a mediator of this process. Thus, the following specific objectives are outlined: (1) Investigate the conditions of accessibility of communication in the university library from the perspective of two students; (2) Identify advantages and obstacles regarding the implementation of QR Code in Libraries; (3) Develop a proposal for the implementation of the QR Code as a digital tool for communication accessibility to UFRB libraries. It was used as a methodological option research with a qualitative approach, classified as exploratory and descriptive. Participants conduct research for low vision students and librarian responsible for the Central Library. Data queue was performed through semi-structured interviews in virtual format, via Google Meet. The interpretation of the collected material follows the teachings of discursive textual analysis. We found that, from the perspective of the students, the condition of communicational accessibility of the university library leaves something to be desired, as it was about timid and isolated actions. We also identified the advantages and obstacles regarding the implementation of the QR Code in Libraries, highlighting the receptivity of students. An investigation showed that there is an urgent need for inclusive actions advocated by existing public policies to make their actions and practices more consistent and structured and that meet the principles of inclusive education. Therefore, or study proved to be valid for the implementation of the QR Code in the library.