A política de inclusão e acessibilidade da UFRN: práticas e desafios para o acesso e permanência de estudantes com NEE diante do ajuste fiscal

Abstract

The 20th century was a period of significant milestones and global discussions about the inclusion and access of people with disabilities in various contexts, which boosted the expansion of students with disabilities in higher education. However, in a scenario of fiscal adjustment and underfunding of education policy, the effectiveness of inclusion and accessibility policies in higher education faces significant challenges. Given this, this study analyzes the importance of the Inclusion and Accessibility Policy for people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in accessing and remaining in higher education at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). The research adopts a dialectical theoretical-methodological approach using bibliographic and documentary sources. The study discusses actions aimed at students with SEN at UFRN, focusing on the work of the Secretariat of Inclusion and Accessibility (SIA) and student assistance programs. The results demonstrate the policy's potential for the access of people with SEN at UFRN and point to the underfunding of education policy as a barrier to these students' continued presence at the university, especially for those in socioeconomic vulnerability.