LOOKING AT INCLUSION IN NEP 2020…..SETTING APART WITH TECHNOLOGY

The young, the old, the rich, the poor everyone is obsessed with technology, and it is not easy to visualize
any individual engaging in society without adequate skills to handle these gadgets. Still, many visually
impaired people believe that computers are now ‘out of reach’. For a visually impaired student-Technology
can be the great equalizer in a classroom. The teacher may find it difficult to deal with the needs of such a
student but “assistive technology” (devices and software to assist students with disabilities) can often help
teacher educators personalize lessons and skills enhancement in a visually impaired student. These days
young are drawn to computers and other gadgets, so using them in the classroom makes perfect sense.
A large number of children are many times not benefitted from the traditional education program, the reason
being their disability which hampers their ability to participate in the regular classroom setup. These
students can be helped with assistive technology (AT).
Assistive technology is designed to provide additional accessibility to individuals who have physical or
cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities. Assistive technology in various forms can help children
with special needs.
This paper provides an overview that NEP 2020 is more concerned with Inclusion at all fronts specially of
children with special needs. What provisions can be made using the various assistive technology devices and
role of AT in promoting higher education. These tools can help them work around their challenges while
playing to their strengths. This helps them become more successful, productive students. At the same time,
their confidence and independence can grow. The policy focuses of avoid segregation at any front. Teachers
if given adequate training for using technology in the classrooms specifically for students with visual
impairment can be of immense benefit to them. Through this study we can look into the resources which the
teachers can use for their students with visual impairment.