SPECIAL EDUCATION AND HEARING IMPAIRMENT

FOUNDATIONS, SUPPORT POLICIES, AND INCLUSIVE POLICIES IN BRAZIL AND IN PARÁ

Abstract

The inclusion of students with hearing impairment in mainstream education has become one of the main agendas of Special Education in recent decades, driven by legal, political, and social advances that promote the right to education for all. The choice of this topic is based on the need to deepen the understanding of the mechanisms that enable the effective integration of these students into the regular school environment. In this context, this study proposes a literature review aimed at analyzing the theoretical foundations of Special Education, identifying the available modalities of specialized educational support, and understanding the factors that facilitate or hinder the inclusion of students with hearing impairment. In addition, the study seeks to reflect on the achievements attained and the persistent challenges within the educational system, with emphasis on the Brazilian context and, particularly, the state of Pará, considering the importance of pedagogical practices that respect diversity and ensure equity in the teaching and learning process.