How ICT-Enabled Systems Can Enhance Opportunities of Education for Persons with Disabilities

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.