Analysis of Resolution No. 2,858: accessibility and inclusion at the Federal University of Maranhão

Accessibilité et inclusion à l’Université Fédérale du Maranhão

Abstract

The inclusion of people with disabilities in Brazil originates from civil and social rights movements, which gained momentum with the 1988 Constitution. This milestone fostered public policies aimed at accessibility, culminating in the creation of the Brazilian Inclusion Law (LBI) in 2015. In the educational sphere, public universities adopted guidelines to ensure access and retention of people with disabilities by adapting physical spaces, curricula, and pedagogical practices. In this context, the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) implemented Resolution No. 2,858, which establishes guidelines and actions for the inclusion of students with disabilities, ensuring that the institution's spaces and resources are accessible, in accordance with current legislation. This article is based on authors such as Manzini (2005), Santos (1998), Bernard and Kowaltowski (2005), and Schubert (2012), who discuss methodologies and accessibility practices. The main objective is to analyze whether the resolution has been effectively implemented, comparing its guidelines with the actual scenario to identify progress and challenges in achieving its goals. The analysis found that, although gaps remain to be filled to ensure the full inclusion of diversity within the university, significant progress has been made. The effort to promote diversity is both meaningful and essential for the institution's future. Thus, it is concluded that, despite limitations, notable efforts are underway, and the implementation of inclusive practices reflects a fundamental commitment to developing a more equitable and accessible society.