The Importance of Integrating Assistive Technologies: Reflections
Mattia Caterina Maietta, Mariam Maisuradze, Maria Giovanna Tafuri
Abstract
The integration of students with disabilities is a fundamental challenge for the contemporary education system. This article analyses the role of assistive technologies as enabling tools to promote school inclusion and improve the learning experience of students with special educational needs. Various specific devices and software are examined, as well as innovative pedagogical strategies that allow teaching content to be adapted to different needs. Through a critical review of the literature and case studies, the concrete benefits of the integrated use of assistive technologies are highlighted: greater autonomy, active participation and improved cognitive and relational skills. The article concludes with operational recommendations for teachers and educational institutions to promote an inclusive environment that is truly accessible to all.
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