AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN

Abstract

This paper establishes inclusive education, developing and teaching Assistive Technology for Differently Abled Children. The influence of assistive technology (AT) on scholastic and psychological results for students with disabilities in school is examined in this review of the research. According to the World Report on Impairment, 2-5% of the global population has significant difficulty functioning without the help of assistive technology, whereas 17% of the population worldwide lives with some disability. The prevalence of disability is frequently under-reported in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, as detailed below. When assistive technology is used effectively, governments in underdeveloped nations may support inclusive education by assisting students with impairments. This study explores the research topic, ’’How can AT be utilized effectively for children with various abilities?’’ To close the research gap in this area. It placed a focus on training materials for instructors that would help kids with learning impairments stand to benefit financially from using assistive technology tools, whether in the classroom or at home, to make the teaching-learning process fun and effective. It also emphasised the need of helping kids with learning difficulties choose the appropriate digital tools to help them achieve their objectives. It was noted that employing assistive technology may provide difficulties for emerging countries. It concluded that assistive technology could enhance lives and eliminate learning challenges. People's preferences, viewpoints, and goals are fundamental to establishing and measuring the effectiveness of AT. The value and significance of AT for each individual must be understood individually and holistically. This means adopting a universal model viewpoint, putting the individual first in their context, and then considering the condition and technology. To put people at the center of AT systems, this paper places them there and emphasizes their importance. To do this, we highlight individual meanings and perspectives on AT use and look at the roles that advocacy, empowerment, and co-design play in creating and advancing AT procedures.