Implementação de padrões de acessibilidade no site do IFBA Campus Valença

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation of accessibility standards on the website of the Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA) Valença Campus, considering the growing relevance of social and educational inclusion in the digital age. The objective is to evaluate the implementation of accessibility standards on the website of the IFBA Valença campus, analyze the legal and technical requirements for its adequacy, and review the Web Content Acessibillity Guidelines (WCAG) applicable to the educational context. Digital accessibility, recognized as a fundamental right and legal imperative, underlies the relevance of this research. Ensuring an accessible website by the IFBA Valença Campus demonstrates the institutional commitment to inclusion and equity, in addition to optimizing the quality of information and communication, expanding the scope of the campus's actions. The guiding question of the research was: 'What is the relevance of good web accessibility practices to ensure digital inclusion and user experience, considering the diversity of needs and assistive technologies?' The methodology adopted included bibliographic research and field analysis, with observation and evaluation of tools and documents from the Valença Campus. The results revealed accessibility barriers on the website, and the proposed solutions demonstrate potential to significantly improve digital accessibility, ensuring the right to access information in accordance with established guidelines.