Health policies for disabled people with emphasis on the deaf population: reflecting on inclusion in health spaces

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
10
Article ID: 
19573
4 pages
Research Article

Health policies for disabled people with emphasis on the deaf population: reflecting on inclusion in health spaces

Edine Dias Pimentel Gomes, Raimundo Augusto Martins Torres, Karlla da Conceição Bezerra Brito Veras, Leidy Dayane Paiva de Abreu, Aretha Feitosa de Araújo and Samuel Ramalho Torres Maia

Abstract: 

Objective: To reflect on the health policy for people with disabilities and its applicability in health spaces. Method: Qualitative and reflective study supported by studies about the inclusion of the deaf population in public spaces. Results: In the present reflection, it was clear that the deaf still find barriers that hinder their rights as citizens to demand health in public spaces. These barriers can be overcome by health professionals through several tools, including Assistive Technologies with health professionals. Conclusion: The reflection demonstrated that public health has the role of ensuring the inclusion of the deaf population using the available resources, in order to ensure the construction of a more inclusive and egalitarian country.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.19573.07.2020
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