The Challenge of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Computing

Abstract

The IDEA challenge — Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility —, emerges as a structuring axis for renewing Computer Science Education in Brazil. Although relevant initiatives are already underway, such as the Digital Girls Program, CIDE, and the SBC IDEA Working Group, the incorporation of these principles into curricula remains limited. Training in the area still prioritizes technical skills, creating a gap in the humanistic-social dimension that compromises the construction of a Computer Science sensitive to socio-technical impacts. International guidelines emphasize the importance of integrating IDEA as a cross-cutting value, essential to digital literacy, addressing biases, and fostering inclusive educational environments. To move forward, it is essential to strengthen public policies, train teachers, revise curricular projects, and consolidate collaborative networks. SBC plays a central role in articulating initiatives and guiding the transition to a pluralistic, inclusive, and ethically committed Computer Science.