ICT, AI, and Assistive Technology for Accessible and Inclusive Education
A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information and Communications Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 725
Special Issue Editors
Interests: AI; educational technology; UDL; assistive technology; accessibility
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Assistive Technologies (AT) is transforming education, making it increasingly accessible and inclusive across diverse contexts and stages of life. This Special Issue, “ICT, AI, and Assistive Technology for Accessible and Inclusive Education”, seeks contributions that explore advancements and innovations in educational technology that embrace a universal design framework. This approach, which emphasizes that accessibility benefits all, ensures that educational environments can support lifelong learning by accommodating the diverse needs of individuals throughout their lives. By extending educational access beyond traditional schooling, we aim to promote a comprehensive perspective on lifelong education that bridges formal and informal learning environments.
Contributions may include original research, reviews, and case studies that examine how ICT, AI, and AT can enhance inclusive practices. Topics may span intelligent tutoring systems, adaptive and personalized learning tools, universally designed e-learning platforms, and assistive technologies that mitigate learning barriers for a wide demographic. The issue encourages research that addresses not only technical advancements but also the ethical, practical, and pedagogical implications of integrating these technologies in ways that respect diversity and foster inclusivity.
This Special Issue seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, inviting insights from fields such as educational technology, special education, cognitive science, and design. We welcome studies that apply empirical research and theoretical frameworks to real-world contexts, particularly those that consider how accessible technologies can bridge educational gaps and improve equity. By gathering diverse perspectives and evidence, this issue aspires to deepen our understanding of accessible and inclusive education, advocating for a future where technology supports lifelong, equitable learning opportunities for all individuals.
Dr. Silvio Pagliara
Dr. Katerina Mavrou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inclusive education
- assistive technology
- artificial intelligence in education
- universal design for learning
- ICT for accessibility
- digital accessibility
- lifelong learning
- educational technology advancements
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