WEAVING INCLUSION: ICTS AT THE SERVICE OF EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY

Abstract

This study addressed the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on educational inclusion, focusing on the use of these tools to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities. The central problem of the research was to understand how ICTs can be used to promote educational inclusion, considering the diverse needs of students and the existing barriers in the implementation of these technologies in schools. The overall objective was to analyze how ICTs contribute to the inclusion of students with disabilities, highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved. The methodology adopted was a bibliographic research, in which articles, dissertations and relevant books on the use of ICTs in the educational context were analyzed. The results indicated that ICTs offer essential resources for inclusion, such as screen readers, adaptation software and digital platforms, which help promote access to pedagogical content and improve the performance of students with disabilities. However, the survey also revealed significant challenges, such as the lack of adequate infrastructure in schools, cultural resistance from teachers and administrators, and financial limitations, which hinder the implementation of ICTs. The final considerations highlighted the importance of the continuous training of educators and the need for public policies that encourage the adoption of ICTs in schools, in addition to the suggestion of new studies to complement the findings on educational inclusion through technology.