Inteligência Artificial e acessibilidade na programação: um estudo experimental com estudantes cegos

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly applied in programming environmentsto optimize code development and improve accessibility. However, for blindstudents, integrating AI into programming tools still presents challenges, especiallyregarding compatibility with screen readers and user interaction. This studyevaluates the impact of AI-assisted coding environments on the productivity andaccessibility of blind programming students. Through experiments comparing codedevelopment with and without AI support, we analyze performance, error correctione!ciency, and user perception. The results indicate that AI significantly reducesdebugging time and enhances accessibility; however, di!culties persist in interpretingAI-generated suggestions due to a lack of adaptation for assistive technologies.The study highlights the need for improvements in the integration of AI withscreen readers and proposes adjustments to enhance accessibility in developmentenvironments. These findings contribute to the discussion on inclusive educationin computing and the development of more e”ective AI-driven solutions for blind programmers.