This article presents a discussion on the communication of the deaf in the context of accessibility standards for the Web. First there is a review of the literature on deaf communication, the linguistic method adopted in schools and a reflection on the history of deaf education. This is followed by a discussion of bilingualism, deaf identities and guidelines on accessibility proposed by WCAG 2.0 (2008). Based on bibliographical research, carried out using primary sources, success criteria in relation to deafness was selected in order to verify if sign language, regarded as the first language (L1) of the deaf in the philosophy of bilingualism, is considered in the design principles of WCAG 2.0 (2008). Finally, the article emphasizes the need to consider bilingual communication in order to ensure that Web content fully conform to everyday language of deaf culture.
Special Education; Bilingualism; Deafness; Accessibility; Web
