Percepção dos colaboradores com deficiência do Centro de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação DELL (LEAD) sobre acessibilidade no ambiente de trabalho

Abstract

This research was carried out at the Centro de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação DELL (LEAD), a project created by Dell Computers in partnership with the Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), which aims to change the social and economic reality of Brazil with accessible education to all through the development of innovative technologies for empowering people with disabilities. This study aims to comprehend the perception of employees with disabilities that work at LEAD about accessibility in workplace. Specific objectives are to: identify the profile of employees with disabilities that work at LEAD; identify which aspects promote accessibility in the workplace; analyze the perception about their own work at LEAD; identify the main difficulties faced by PCDs in the workplace. The literature review section presents the concepts of disability and accessibility, as well as a discussion of laws and literature on people with disabilities and the labor market. An exploratory and descriptive qualitative research was conducted with 16 professionals with disabilities working at LEAD; data were analyzed through content analysis based on the thematic categories pre-established in the literature. Results show that: the professionals who work at LEAD mostly have completed higher education or postgraduate studies and perform software testing work; the work environment is classified as accessible, with the presence of LIBRAS interpreters to facilitate the communication, the access ramps and toilets adapted for wheelchair users, as well as the adaptation of computer equipment (Braille keyboard) and software; LEAD is considered an accessible environment, where professionals are satisfied with their duties and interaction with other employees; and that communication with new employees can be improved by intensifying LIBRAS workshops. Suggestions for improvement, limitations of research, and suggestion of future studies are presented in the conclusion section.