Staff Reporter :
Visually impaired students in Bangladesh confront significant challenges in accessing digital technology for higher education, reveals a recent study conducted by the Visually Impaired People’s Society (VIPS), a leading organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights of visually impaired individuals.
As educational platforms increasingly embrace digitalization, these students encounter obstacles hindering their academic progress, it said.
The study, titled “Challenges and Barriers Faced by Visually Impaired Students in Harnessing Technology for Higher Education: A Perspective of Bangladesh,” sheds light on the pervasive barriers faced by visually impaired students in navigating digital platforms for their educational needs.
Conducted among visually impaired students enrolled in college and universities across Bangladesh, the research underscores the pressing need for inclusive measures to facilitate their access to higher education.
Key findings from the study underscore the urgency of addressing these barriers.
