Digital Inclusion: Bridging the Educational Gap for Students with Disabilities
Author : Garima Rai
Abstract:
Digital inclusion has changed from being seen as a luxury tied to education to a vital human right. For students with disabilities, the digital divide goes beyond just having access to hardware. It plays a crucial role in creating inclusive learning systems, assistive technology (AT), and necessary teaching adjustments. This paper looks at the current state of digital inclusion in education and the challenges schools face, which are connected to social, economic, and technological factors. By examining the ‘Universal Design for Learning’ (UDL) framework and the possibilities of AI-powered accessibility tools to create meaningful change, this discussion points to ways to close the educational gap. The results show that true inclusion requires moving from reactive adjustments to actively designed digital environments that focus on inclusivity. This change needs strong teacher training and revisions in policy.
Key Words- Digital Inclusion, Disabilities, Educational Gap, Assistive Technology
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Garima Rai,“ Digital Inclusion: Bridging the Educational Gap for Students with Disabilities” Shiksha Samvad International Open Access Peer-Reviewed & Refereed Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2584-0983 (Online), Volume 03, Issue 03, pp.116-121, March-2026. Journal URL: https://shikshasamvad.com/
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