Using Technology to Enhance Learning for Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

Assistive technology can support and enhance the learning, independence, and daily living skills of students with disabilities, including students with intellectual disability (ID). Assistive technology is not generally disability dependent; however, for students with ID we decided to focus on assistive technology across two areas: instructional aids – with a focus on reading, writing, and mathematics – and transition and independence. Throughout our focus on these two categories of assistive technology, we discuss low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech options to support students with ID.

Citation

Bouck, E.C., Long, H. and Jakubow, L. (2023), "Using Technology to Enhance Learning for Students With Intellectual Disabilities", Bakken, J.P. and Obiakor, F.E. (Ed.) Using Technology to Enhance Special Education (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 37), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 51-70. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-401320230000037004