Universal signaling based on the articulation between the ergonomic practices and the perception of the visually impaired

Abstract

Every signaling system involves a range of issues of communication, visual perception, semiotics, pictograms, signage, writing, among others, in order to guide and inform, offering the necessary accessibility conditions for anyone, regardless of their condition. The present work proposes to continue to rethink the construction of inclusive educational environments from the integrated reflection of research related to ergonomics, participatory practices in design and sensory experiences that allow the development of alternatives for a universal signaling system centered on the user, including the visually impaired user, of the São Luís - Monte Castelo Campus of the Federal Institute of Maranhão. Priority to understand the experience lived by the visually impaired in a theoretically open environment for all was the starting point to see the difficulties faced by this public. However, the user’s participation in the process consolidates the opening of new paths that achieve the most significant results. Thus, considering the participation of the visually impaired user with the intention of proposing improvements in existing methodologies or in the process of creating the solution gains more and more strength as a strategy to promote intelligent and accessible environments.