Collaborative Writing as a Mechanism of Interaction among Hearing Impaired and Listeners

Abstract

Hearing impairment was indicated as the second largest proven deficiency in brazilian population. People with such disabilities face many obstacles in their communication and interaction with listeners, even with equal opportunities for cognitive development. However, collaborative tools offer the possibility to improve the interaction between listeners and deaf. This work presents a case study conducted with listeners and hearing impaired in a collaboratively text production, using GoogleDocsâ tools. Analysis of the results obtained in the case study show that the collaborative writing enhanced the interaction and contributes to a more harmonious and real coexistence among listeners and hearing impaired.