Comparative analysis of accessibility for blind digital environments for learning management for distance education

This study describes a comparative analysys of accessibility for the blind used in SGEAD (Distant Learning Management Systems), TelEduc and WebCT according to criteria, recommendations and international norms such as heuristical evaluation techniques, automatic test of accessibility, inspection based on the points of verification of the W3C recommendations for the accessibility of the content of the Web 1.0 and from tasks reports and questionnaires conducted with the users. One of the goals of this study is to demonstrate the importance of the use of standards and guides for Web accessibility as support for accessibility for the blind in the current scenario of digital inclusion. The quality of the interface is essencial for the success of distant learning interactive systems. It is expected that this study will contribute to the production of knowledge that will guide and support the professionals involved with e-learning.