Bibliometric analysis of inclusive technologies for deaf people

This paper presents the review results of research related to technologies adapted for deaf population, in order to identify the main research trends between 1990 and the end of 2019. The methodology used consists of a bibliometric, in which a search equation was formulated that allowed the recovery of 229 records backed by academic peers from the Scopus database, with which it was possible to collect transcendent information around it bibliometric indicators associated with the number of publications, major countries and exhibitors on the subject, the type of publication and the behavior of representative issues relating to the subject under investigation. The results point to the boom in production and outreach for new technologies aimed at meeting the needs of this global sector of the population; like, persistent gaps in some countries, namely those in developing, gender, age, machine human interaction, sign language, and education. It is determined, the relevance of topics related to communication, learning, training, development of new inputs, digital devices and public policy design. The scientific contribution is recognized, through research and technological impetus in the generation of opportunities and well-being for the population under study.