OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS OF INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN BRAZILIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

Inclusive education in higher education is a topic of increasing importance. Inclusion is essential to reduce educational inequalities, ensuring not only access, but also the permanence of students, promoting equity and social justice. Thus, this study carried out an analysis of the "Overview of the process of inclusion of people with disabilities in Brazilian higher education", the objective of this research is to understand the challenges that higher education has been facing to guarantee these rights and meet the specific needs of students with disabilities. The methodology used was an integrative review that analyzed the relevant academic publications on inclusive education in higher education, available in the databases of the Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations and Scientific Electronic Library Online, from 2014 to 2024. The qualitative results revealed that the inclusion process is still in its early stages, indicating the need to reform inclusion policies in higher education, invest in the continuous training of teachers, improve university infrastructure and implement financial support actions for students with disabilities, aiming to provide the necessary resources to overcome the limitations of disability. It was concluded that it is necessary to monitor more closely the practical implementation of inclusion policies.