DIGITAL ECONOMY AND ACCESSIBILITY: DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJIREV.824031Keywords:
Accessibility, Digital Economy, Inclusive Training Programs, Special Needs Populations, Universal Design For Learning (UDL)Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the exclusion of people with disabilities from the digital economy. This will help to provide a conceptual framework that incorporates the different digital platforms, accessibility features, and training that will best allow populations with special needs to gain the digital empowerment they need. The proposed framework integrates the Social Model of Disability, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Digital Accessibility and Inclusion models. The major challenges explored lead to actionable solutions, positioning the framework as a strategic guide for educators, platform creators, and policymakers. Ultimately, the practical and theoretical contributions of this paper outline how inclusive training translates into greater participation in the digital economy, fostering digital equity, financial independence, and broader socio-economic benefits for people with disabilities. The framework provides conceptual and practical insights for enhancing digital inclusion and economic participation among people with disabilities.
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