{"id":124993,"date":"2026-01-22T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/?p=124993"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:07:05","slug":"accessibility-centers-promote-strategies-to-include-people-with-disabilities-in-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/accessibility-centers-promote-strategies-to-include-people-with-disabilities-in-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility centers promote strategies to include people with disabilities in higher education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Human Sciences | The main activities carried out at federal universities in the South of Brazil focus on education to overcome prejudice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><em><em>*First published in March 10th, 2025<\/em><\/em><br>*<em>Photo: Evelyn Gon\u00e7alves and Emanuel Estev\u00e3o are students with reduced mobility and are assisted by Incluir, UFRGS accessibility center (Pietro Scopel\/JU)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At university, accessibility centers assist students and staff members with&nbsp; visual, hearing, physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities. These departments work to improve accessibility concerning spatial mobility, information, use of technological equipment, transportation and social engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of her master&#8217;s research in Social Policy and Social Work at UFRGS, Fernanda Lanzarini analyzed the initiatives carried out by these accessibility centers at federal universities in southern Brazil. The results showed that the main challenge in the region is addressing ableism and discriminatory attitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand how these centers help to include people with disabilities&nbsp; in higher education institutions (HEI), Lanzarini studied the accessibility centers\u2019 activity reports of five southern Brazilian universities: Unila, UFFS, UFRGS, Unipampa and UFSM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf eleven [southern federal] universities, only three have made these documents publicly available on their websites: UFRGS, Unipampa and UFSM\u201d, points out Lanzarini. Unila and UFFS made the reports available upon request. The other universities did not answer, so they were not included in the analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accessibility centers focus on adapting University culture to Inclusive Education. In this context, workshops, outreach projects, discussion circles, seminars, and specialization courses are offered to professors, staff, and students&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Specialized Educational Support course is one of the 113 initiatives reported by UFSM\u2019s accessibility center, the Office of Educational Initiatives (CAEd). Aiming at eliminating potential pedagogical barriers, this course offers the possibility of adapting other courses to the needs of students with disabilities, allowing them to fully participate in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UFRGS, Incluir \u2013 the Inclusion and Accessibility Center \u2013 reported 55 initiatives aimed at educating the academic community. Among these, the Extension Project Mandatory and Accessible Readings produces audiobooks and adapts entrance exam books to screen reader users. Besides that, there are also workshops organized by UFRGS Staff Development School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research advisor and professor at the Institute of Psychology, Social Work, Health, and Human Communication at UFRGS, Adolfo Pizzinato comments that these actions represent a third stage in inclusive education. After having invested in infrastructure and technological equipment, it is time for the universities to have an educational adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThese [infrastructure and equipment] are the easiest challenges to address. Despite the financial costs to universities, a construction team and a targeted public call can solve these issues.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Adolfo Pizzinato<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All five centers reported infrastructural adaptations in the universities. These include accessible bathrooms, parking spots for people with reduced mobility, elevators and access ramps with handrails.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202.jpg\" alt=\"Fotografia em que mostra no primeiro plano uma pessoa em cadeira de rodas em frente a um elevador para pessoas com defici\u00eancia motora.\" class=\"wp-image-108368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-407x270.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-465x308.jpg 465w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-690x457.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-695x461.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5202-641x425.jpg 641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At UFRGS, elevators make it easier for people with disabilities to move around the campuses. They are available in&nbsp; university facilities such as the classrooms buildings, the Museum, the Cultural Center and UFRGS\u2019 theater, at Qorpo Santo room&nbsp;(Photo: Pietro Scopel\/JU)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, measures to minimize technological barriers are also implemented in all universities that Lanzarini studied, with particular emphasis on Unipampa. The institution offers equipment such as Braille printers and typewriters, screen reader software, electronic magnifiers (for users with low vision), and adapted desks for wheelchair users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122.jpg\" alt=\"Fotografia em que aparecem equipamentos para ajudar a compreens\u00e3o escrita por pessoas com defici\u00eancia visual e que ilustram reportagem sobre acessibilidade para estudantes PCDs na UFRGS,\" class=\"wp-image-108367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-407x270.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-465x308.jpg 465w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-690x457.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-695x461.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Acessibilidade_Pietro-Scopel-5122-641x425.jpg 641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students with visual disabilities may request adapted computers, keyboards, printers, and slates for Braille users, besides voice scanners and Ipads. (Photo: Pietro Scopel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considering the sector\u2019s demands, Lanzarini points out that not all accessibility centers had enough employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Some centers have a larger and more diverse team of professionals, while others are understaffed.&#8221; &#8211; <\/p>\n<cite>Fernanda Lanzarini<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unila, Unipampa, and UFFS reported this issue. While UFRGS Incluir and the UFSM Office of Educational Initiatives have a staff of 30 each, the other universities mentioned above have six, five, and three staff members, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLooking at the actions across different universities, we can observe a lot of creativity and important developments happening. But naturally, it is more effective where there are more professionals,&#8221; says Adolfo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanzarini&#8217;s thesis is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/lume.ufrgs.br\/handle\/10183\/276651\">Lume &#8211; UFRGS Digital Repository<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Services offered by Incluir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFRGS students and staff members with disabilities can request support from Incluir by emailing acompanhar.incluir@prae.ufrgs.br. Students should complete and submit the Servi\u00e7os e Recursos de Acessibilidade Form (Accessibility Services and Resources Form in a free translation), which must be signed by their Undergraduate Commission or Graduate Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, visit the student services catalog on TUA UFRGS or contact Incluir by phone at (51) 3308-4946 \/ (51) 3308-4734.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Master\u2019s thesis: <\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lume.ufrgs.br\/handle\/10183\/276651\">N\u00facleos de acessibilidade em universidades federais da regi\u00e3o sul do Brasil na defesa e efetiva\u00e7\u00e3o da pol\u00edtica nacional de educa\u00e7\u00e3o especial na perspectiva da educa\u00e7\u00e3o inclusiva<\/a> (\u201cAccessibility centers at federal universities in the southern region of Brazil in the defense and implementation of the national policy on special education from the perspective of inclusive education\u201d, in a free translation)<br><em>Author:<\/em> Fernanda Lanzarini da Cunha<br><em>Advisor: <\/em>Adolfo Pizzinato<br>Postgraduate Program of Social Policy and Social Work &#8211; Institute of Psychology, Social Services, Health and Human Communication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Translated into English by<strong> Laura Lameira Ekman<\/strong>, undergraduate student enrolled in the course \u201cSupervised Translation Training I (English)\u201d of the Undergraduate Program in Language and Literature, under the supervision and translation revision of Professor Rozane Rebechi (P.h.D.) \u2013 IL\/UFRGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline animated fadeInDown slow is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufrgs.br\/jornal\/category\/in-english\/\" 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