The aspect that has been changed by digital transformation is inclusive education for students with disabilities, an area yet to achieve the level of attention and innovation that it critically requires. It therefore examines digital solutions for improving access and enhancing the quality of education for more than 93 million children and youth with disabilities around the world. The study used a qualitative research design with both descriptive and analytical methods of inquiry to study the problems of access, disparities between K-12 and higher education institutions, and the effectiveness of assistive technologies. The study reviewed literature, statistics, and case studies that helped identify major problems such as lack of assistive technologies and poorly designed interfaces against state-funded initiatives, professional training, and technology provider partnerships. The results highlight the potential transformative effect of digital solutions in the journey toward educational equity, as well as underlining the importance of collaboration between public and private stakeholders. Recommendations are made at the conclusion of this study on how to appropriately inject and scale inclusive digital tools and practices in educational systems to support students with disabilities while ensuring an accompanying consideration of ethical concerns and cybersecurity challenges.

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Digital Solutions for Inclusive Education: Enhancing Accessibility for Students with Disabilities

  • Abdelkareem Alsweilmin

摘要

The aspect that has been changed by digital transformation is inclusive education for students with disabilities, an area yet to achieve the level of attention and innovation that it critically requires. It therefore examines digital solutions for improving access and enhancing the quality of education for more than 93 million children and youth with disabilities around the world. The study used a qualitative research design with both descriptive and analytical methods of inquiry to study the problems of access, disparities between K-12 and higher education institutions, and the effectiveness of assistive technologies. The study reviewed literature, statistics, and case studies that helped identify major problems such as lack of assistive technologies and poorly designed interfaces against state-funded initiatives, professional training, and technology provider partnerships. The results highlight the potential transformative effect of digital solutions in the journey toward educational equity, as well as underlining the importance of collaboration between public and private stakeholders. Recommendations are made at the conclusion of this study on how to appropriately inject and scale inclusive digital tools and practices in educational systems to support students with disabilities while ensuring an accompanying consideration of ethical concerns and cybersecurity challenges.