Resumen:
This dissertation deals with the importance of the role of museums in the reconstitution and
preservation of deaf memory and makes a comparison between actions developed in the
counties of Rio de Janeiro and Jequié, in the interior of Bahia, which is recognized a pole in
the education of the deaf. Therefore, the work traces the historical trajectory of the
community of deaf and hearing deficiency people and of the difficulties of recognition of the
Brazilian Sign Language – Libras – as official language, making Brazil officially have two
languages (Libras and Portuguese). Language and language issues are addressed briefly and
introductory to future researches. The research brings the main legislation and norms about
accessibility, an issue intrinsically related to the theme, besides statistical information,
including some elaborated especially for the work. Finally, it presents initiatives that seek to
promote accessibility fully and preserve the memory of the deaf community, as well as the
testimony of deaf and listeners professionals who carry out significant actions in the deafness
area.
