ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This paper aims to explore and investigate the various aspects and role of assistive technology to improve the learning ability of the specially able student. As there are different kinds of pedagogy and methodologies which are used for purpose of learning in National and International Institutions across the world, it becomes quite harder for mild and moderates disabled peers to compete with the general pupil. Adaptive and assistive technology plays a vital role and tries to bridge the gap of the way of learning which provides an opportunity to participate in the field of learning. The main hurdle in the transformation of technology is lack of dissemination of knowledge of assistive technology among the targeted audience. There are lots of initiatives and projects launched by the government of India for empowering specially able students. Assistive Technology provides different tools and devices which will be beneficial for the people with mild and moderate disabilities.