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Enhancing Quality of Life for Students With Disabilities Through Accessible Smart Technologies in Higher Education
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Author(s): Nthabiseng Istorina I. Mahetlana (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Marubini Christinah Sadiki (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title:
Improving Quality of Life for People with Disabilities Through Smart Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ikram Ur Rehman (University of West London, UK), Moustafa Nasralla (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia), Drishty Sobnath (Heriot Watt University, UAE), Muazzam Ali Khan Khattak (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan)and Sundus Ali (NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2033-5.ch002
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Abstract
The integration of smart technologies in higher education has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for students with disabilities by fostering greater accessibility, independence, and inclusion. This chapter explores how emerging digital tools such as assistive software, artificial intelligence, adaptive learning systems, and smart campus infrastructure can address the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities. The chapter highlights how institutions can implement these technologies to create an inclusive learning environment by examining case studies, best practices, and policy frameworks. Furthermore, it discusses the barriers to technology adoption, including financial constraints, lack of awareness, and infrastructural limitations, while proposing strategies for overcoming these challenges. This chapter underscores the transformative role of smart technologies in ensuring equitable educational opportunities and improving the overall well-being of students with disabilities in higher education.
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