Inclusão digital: tornando acessível as tecnologias assistivas

Abstract

The computer has become a daily tool in our society, people, when they are still children, use it as much for work as for leisure or to watch a video or play a game. However, there is a portion, not so small, that this handling becomes difficult, or even impossible without the use of adaptations, as it happens with people with special needs and elderly, causing social exclusion. It is through the assistive technologies the diverse demands of this group. Although these technologies are increasingly advanced, their costs make them inaccessible to most people, making social inclusion unfeasible, especially for low-income people. This work aims to demonstrate, through the results achieved in the production of an adapted mouse, that it is possible to make equipment adapted in a simple and low cost way, making them more accessible to the public, and thus to make the assistive technology contribute to the inclusion social. As one of the pillars to achieve a lower cost in the production of this mouse will be the use of recyclable materials, it also aims to encourage the recycling of electronic waste, a serious problem that advances technology to society. Society is also desired. It is also hoped to forge the “do it yourself” philosophy, making it even easier to get the mouse adapted for the people who need it.