Assistive Technologies for Hearing Impairment: Challenges in Specialized Educational Assistance

desafios no Atendimento Educacional Especializado

Abstract

Within the scope of inclusion in educational settings, there are constitutional guidelines aimed at creating environments that promote the participation of all, ensuring the right to common education for every individual through the principles of inclusion. In this context, it becomes crucial for the audience of special education, through pedagogical resources of accessibility, to have the opportunity to actively participate in all activities within the school context. Deaf individuals, whether with profound hearing loss, preventing hearing altogether, or with mild/moderate hearing impairment, retaining some degree of hearing, adapt according to their possibilities and benefit from technological advances for diagnosis, treatment, and integration into social interaction. The construction of less exclusionary environments demands inclusive public policies, adaptations, and the promotion of diversity in school culture. Through a literature review and documentary research, the role of the Specialized Educational Assistance (SEA) teacher is highlighted, who seeks ongoing training and rethinks the teaching process to accommodate the individual needs of students, promoting innovative approaches and incorporating plurality. Based on the authors' experience reports, the relevance of recognizing the fundamental role of the specialized teacher and the use of assistive technology in educational environments is emphasized, as this is a valuable tool for promoting inclusion, reducing barriers, and providing independence and autonomy.