Assistive technology and public policies in Brazil

Abstract Assistive Technology is not widespread in Brazil. Advances have occurred gradually through achievements the legal area and promotion of research development. The proposition policies this can contribute to overcoming social inequalities a significant segment population that represents real expanding market. However, low optimization these resources by their users difficulty finding them market public agencies are worrying factors. This study addresses impact demand for on Brazilian aiming identify relationship between services formulation targeted country. Through bibliographic, exploratory qualitative research, survey was conducted legislation existing actions Technology, as well an analysis based normative evaluation criteria, applying deductive method Bardin’s content technique. scientific literature shows that, despite gradual advancement initiatives promote projects area, factors hinder access, use, application assistive products, such scarcity innovative technologies, entail difficulties formatting effective adequate configuration fostering which essential process inclusion.