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How ICT-Enabled Systems Can Enhance Opportunities of Education for Persons with Disabilities
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Author(s): Maria Martinho (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations), David Adeoluwa Sangokoya (Data-Pop Alliance, USA), Carson Martinez (Data-Pop Alliance, USA)and Gabriel Pestre (Data-Pop Alliance, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 24
Source title:
Open and Distance Learning Initiatives for Sustainable Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Umesh Chandra Pandey (Indira Gandhi National Open University, India)and Verlaxmi Indrakanti (Anand Vihar College for Women, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2621-6.ch002
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Abstract
The chapter provides an overview of the use of ICT tools to enhance education for persons with disabilities in developing countries. The chapter per the authors begins by presenting the international legislation on education and ICT access for persons with disabilities, and then provides both a typology for ICT usage in education for persons with disabilities as well as case studies. The authors then discuss how digital information derived from usage of ICT tools can be used to inform inclusive educational policies and programs. Finally, the chapter describes current challenges and opportunities, and provides recommendations for scaling up ICT in developing countries as a mean to improve education for persons with disabilities.
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