NARRATIVAS PROFISSIONAIS DE UMA INTÉRPRETE DE LIBRAS: DESAFIOS E REFLEXÕES CONTEMPORÂNEAS

Abstract

ABSTRACT The work of Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) interpreters is essential for promoting the educational and social inclusion of deaf individuals. This article examines the experience of a Libras interpreter, seeking to understand, through her narrative, the complexities and challenges of this profession, which is vital for ensuring inclusion and accessibility. The research adopts a qualitative and narrative (auto)biographical approach, grounded in the theoretical reflections of Walter Benjamin, Jorge Larrosa Bondía, and Elizeu Clementino de Souza. The results highlight the importance of Libras interpreters as indispensable mediators in communication between deaf and hearing individuals and in upholding accessibility rights. The narrative reveals that the practice of interpretation goes beyond literal translation, encompassing ethical and emotional challenges that make the work of these professionals a process of continuous self-transformation. Understanding the memories and experiences of Libras interpreters contributes to the development of policies and training practices that value and expand the role of these professionals, fostering a more humanized and effective inclusion of deaf individuals in society. Keywords: Libras Interpreters; Brazilian Sign Language; Narrative (Auto)Biographical Research; Inclusion.