Book on assistive technology

Breaking the visual silence: when technology, design, and education unite for inclusion

At a time when inclusion needs to move beyond discourse and take shape in concrete solutions, the book Breaking the Visual Silence: Development and Adoption of Technologies for Inclusion emerges as a relevant contribution to educators, researchers, designers, developers, and public policymakers. The publication brings together research, experiences, and reflections on assistive technologies for people who are blind or have low vision, bridging scientific knowledge and social impact.

The book addresses key topics such as the development of accessible digital resources, the use of assistive technologies in inclusive education, the importance of audio description, the role of tactile graphics, and the principles of Universal Design for Learning. More than simply presenting technologies, the book invites readers to reflect on how we design experiences, environments, and systems capable of expanding autonomy, participation, and citizenship.

I am pleased to be part of this publication alongside researchers, educators, and professionals committed to building a more accessible future. The book reinforces a conviction that has guided my work in UX, Service Design, and Technology: innovation only makes sense when it promotes inclusion and creates value for people.

Accessibility should not be understood as a later adaptation, but as a design principle. When incorporated from the very beginning of the conception of products, services, and public policies, accessibility benefits society as a whole.

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