ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Online ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2021 = 7.380, www.srjis.com PEER REVIEWED & REFEREED JOURNAL, MAR-APR 2023, VOL- 10/76 ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Laxmi Tyagi Head Mistress, Primary School-Khurrampur 1, Block- Muradnagar, District- Ghaziabad (U.P.) Laxmityagi12@gmail.com

Paper Received On: 21 APRIL 2023 Peer Reviewed On: 30 APRIL 2023 Published On: 01 MAY 2023 Abstract The integration of assistive devices has significantly improved the access to educational resources for students with disabilities. Assistive devices have been designed to enhance the learning experience of students with disabilities by eliminating physical and communication barriers. This abstract aims to explore the type of assistive devices which improve the access to educational resources for students with disabilities .Assistive devices such as screen readers, speech-to-text, textto-speech, Braille displays, and speech recognition software, have transformed the educational landscape for students with visual and hearing impairments. These technologies enable students to access digital resources and communicate effectively with their peers and instructors. Assistive devices have also revolutionized the learning experience for students with mobility impairments. Devices such as wheelchair lifts, adapted keyboards, and alternative pointing devices, have made it possible for students with mobility impairments to access and interact with classroom technology and resources. These technologies enable students to participate in class activities, access digital resources, and communicate with their peers. Keywords: Assistive devices, educational resources, Communication and physical barriers, students with disabilities.

Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com Introduction: Children with disabilities are among the most stigmatized and excluded groups of children around the world. They are likely to have poorer health, less education, less economic opportunity when they grow up, and are more likely to live in poverty and deal with greater inequalities than their peers without disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 1 in every 10 children in the world has a disability and less than 10% of children with disabilities in low-income countries go to school. Besides poverty and prejudice, the lack of access to assistive technology, as well as inaccessible transport and

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ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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The integration of assistive devices has significantly improved the access to educational resources for students with disabilities. Assistive devices have been designed to enhance the learning experience of students with disabilities by eliminating physical and communication barriers. This abstract aims to explore the type of assistive devices which improve the access to educational resources for students with disabilities .Assistive devices such as screen readers, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, Braille displays, and speech recognition software, have transformed the educational landscape for students with visual and hearing impairments. These technologies enable students to access digital resources and communicate effectively with their peers and instructors. Assistive devices have also revolutionized the learning experience for students with mobility impairments. Devices such as wheelchair lifts, adapted keyboards, and alternative pointing devices, have made it possible for students with mobility impairment