Análise de acessibilidade dos ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem (Ava’s) do IFPE de acordo com as aplicações e padrões web, voltado para pessoas com deficiência visual

Abstract

This paper proposes to present the result of evaluation of the Virtual Learning Environments (VLE’s), from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco (IFPE), in the perspective of web accessibility for the visually impaired, using automatic accessibility analysis tools. The AVA of the IFPEEAD is intended as one of the main means of access to Distance Education of the institution. Therefore, providing an accessible virtual environment aims to fulfill the institute's mission of providing quality education to all society in an equal way and regardless of physical limitations. The research method was based on the qualitative and quantitative approach, with an exploratory-descriptive character applied through automatic web code assessment tools. Using the Electronic Government Accessibility Model (eMAG) as a reference and using the Site Accessibility Evaluator and Simulator program (ASES), and the AccessMonitor tool, an evaluator based on the WCAG 2.0 model reference, using systematization in the superposition of data from the six sections of eMAG: marking, behavior, content / information, presentation / design, multimedia and forms. The results obtained in this research point to the real need for improvements, as well as cited ICT management practices as a way to avoid or reduce the accessibility flaws of a web system.