PRODUTOS DE TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA E ACESSIBILIDADE DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA EM PROGRAMAS DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA ADAPTADA

Assistive Technology (AT) consists of a set of resources, products, and services that contribute to providing or enhancing the functional skills of people with disabilities (PWD). The use of AT in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) represents the democratization of access opportunities for PWD to diverse physical activities, sports (adapted or not), and leisure programs. This study aimed to identify, compile, and describe some material resources and products available to people with disabilities within the context of APA, through searches on electronic websites. From a qualitative perspective, an exploratory and descriptive study was conducted, characterized by a combination of bibliographic and documentary research. Electronic searches for material resources and AT products applied to APA were employed as data collection instruments. Document analysis was used to process the data and classify the products found. The results indicate that the products used in APA practice will depend on the functionality of each individual and their specific needs, and that access to APA projects and programs for PWD does not always rely on highly sophisticated technological resources that may be economically inaccessible. It is suggested that further studies be conducted with a focus on the use of AT to improve the quality of life related to physical activity opportunities in populations with disabilities. Received: 2024/10/18 Reformulated: 2024/12/19 Accepted: 2024/12/23