Overview
Assistive technology plays a key role in enabling students with disability to access curriculum, communicate effectively and participate fully in school learning environments.
EduLinked worked with education partners to explore how assistive technology tools can be integrated into everyday classroom practice.
The challenge
- Students with communication barriers unable to participate fully
- Limited awareness of assistive technology in classrooms
- Devices available but not integrated into teaching practice
- Teachers needing practical guidance on inclusive technology
The approach
The pilot focused on trial-first assistive technology integration where students and teachers could explore tools in real classroom situations.
- AAC devices for communication support
- Accessible digital learning tools
- Teacher guidance on inclusive classroom strategies
- Student participation in creative media and learning tasks
Outcomes
- Improved communication participation for students
- Greater teacher confidence using assistive technology
- Inclusive classroom learning activities
- Better alignment between technology and curriculum tasks
Next steps
EduLinked continues to explore how assistive technology can be embedded into inclusive learning systems across schools, libraries and community learning environments.