Electronic games classification as assistive technology for people with visual deficiency

Abstract

Introduction: Information classification belongs to one of the essential categories of Information Science. Studies on issues related to Information Organization are fundamental, as they generate reflections on information as a thing, an object to be achieved. Objective: to propose electronic games classification as assistive technology for visually impaired person, to expand the justification for using games as a source of information and a resource to support the appropriation of information in learning contexts. Methodology: the type of research adopted was literature review, removing polysemy in names and classes of researched electronic games. Concepts about electronic games were identified in bibliographic research in the 2015-2018 quadrennium. A differentiation was made between game developed for entertainment versus game developed to be assistive technology for people with visual impairments. An organization of each style of play was created in respective groupings. Results: an electronic games classification was created for people with visual impairments. Besides presenting classification, the article draws attention to social discussion, which is one of the roles of Information Science. Conclusions: The proposal is not intended to create a label on information but facilitate the understanding of formatted information for people with visual impairments. Because it is a documentary language, it can be used as a catalog of electronic games available to user, foster dialogue about the information that can be made available through the use of these artifacts and serve as an instrument for transforming social reality.