A Systematic Review of Assistive Technology for Enhancing the Students with Disabilities

The dedication to enhancing the inclusion of students with disabilities has led to the growing prevalence of assistive technology (AT) in education. The present paper aims to systematically review studies on the effects of AT on the inclusion of students with impairments. A review of pertinent empirical studies published from 2009 to 2022 was conducted across four databases: Web of Science, Scopus, ERIC, and PsycINFO. The sample comprises 32 papers that fulfilled the inclusion criteria of this review, from a total of 218 papers identified. The results highlight that advanced AT markedly enhances accessibility and active involvement for students with mobility impairments, improving their academic engagement and social integration. Nonetheless, the analysis also highlights obstacles to efficient AT adoption, including inadequate teacher training, restricted awareness of AT possibilities, and difficulties related to availability and cost. The study closes with recommendations for governmental support, enhanced financing, and specialized teacher training to use advanced AT to create more inclusive educational settings for kids with significant mobility impairments.