INCLUSION OF A STUDENT IN A SUPERIOR HEALTH DEGREE

• Main Authors: Rafael da Silva Passos, Emanuele da Silva Passos
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia 2017-05-01
• Series: Revista Saúde.com
• Subjects: Inclusive Education; Health; Physiotherapy
• Online Access: http://www.uesb.br/revista/rsc/ojs/index.php/rsc/article/view/387/414

Students with Disabilities (SwD) face many obstacles in the education environment, but several public policies of inclusive education are to allow the entry of the same in this environment. The legislation in the area exists to allow the SwD access to common educational environments, ensure special care according to the peculiar characteristics of the condition of each student, setting requirements for accessibility at the college and ensure the financing of educational apparatus. The aim of this study was to report the living experience with a SwD in a physiotherapy graduation at a University in northeastern Brazil. During graduation, the barriers imposed by itself, considering limitation of physical space, difficulties in transmitting the content in various disciplines, the support of the University took place, especially for the performance of a inclusion center, who worked on educational, material and human support, providing, in the best possible way, the necessary materials. However, it was possible to notice a difficulty, especially from teachers, to work with an SwD, thinking of the inclusion point of view. The inclusion of SwD in the college environment is possible, however, it is essential to happen cooperation between the political, educational sectors and manager, to provide the best possible conditions for the SwD be included in the college.