The Impact of Assistive Technology on Students with Disabilities

Manisha

doi:10.36676/girt.2023-v11i1-03

Authors

Manisha Assistant professor in History department Rajiv Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Uchana, Jind

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/girt.2023-v11i1-03

Keywords:

Assistive technology, Students with disabilities

Abstract

Assistive technology plays a crucial role in meeting the needs of students with disabilities in special education. The term is used to describe a wide range of resources—from hardware to software—designed to let people with varying needs access information and education on their own terms. the impact that assistive technology has on special education children with disabilities, both in terms of its benefits and its potential drawbacks. This study focuses primarily on the perspectives and experiences of educators, researchers, and other professionals working in the field of special education who have worked with assistive technology. The goal of this abstract is to provide a broad perspective on how assistive technology benefits special education students. To achieve this goal, it will examine related studies and scholarly works.

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