Technological Advances in Special Education

Overview & Synopsis

The chapter Technological Advances in Special Education provides information on advances of technology and how such technological advances have influenced students with disabilities and special education across the globe. The chapter presents technological advances that benefited students with disabilities in developed countries as well as potential technologies to support students with disabilities in developing countries. The scant existing literature on developing countries suggests some universal themes regarding technology for students with disabilities including access and training. Additional attention and research is needed on assistive technology to support students with disabilities in both developed and developing countries, with recognition that what works is developed counties may not work in developing. [For the complete volume, "Special Education International Perspectives: Biopsychosocial, Cultural, and Disability Aspects. Advances in Special Education. Volume 27," see ED592774.]