Acquisition of Portuguese as a second Language for the deaf: story of obstacles and achievements in Brazil

Abstract

According to the historical context of Inclusive Education that has been marked by a variety of forms of disrespect, marginalization and prejudice aimed at people with disabilities, it is understood that the agenda of this discussion is necessary since there is still much to be done. Despite having lived for a long time with stigmas of incapacity and impotence, the deaf continue to face obstacles regarding acceptance in education and society due to the whole context. This study aims to socialize the results of a brief investigation into the historical trajectory of deaf education in Brazil, indicating its possible obstacles and achievements, guiding one in knowing how special education has arisen, including the emergence of organizations from 1930 onwards that were extremely important to the strengthening of the rights of people with disabilities. For this, an exploratory bibliographic survey was carried out as a methodological procedure in order to draw historical landmarks, from 1854 to the present time, obtaining data for a qualitative analysis, as it will contribute to the identity formation of the deaf. As a result, it was noticed that the historical trajectory of inclusive education in Brazil exposes gaps between legislation, public policies and their effectiveness.