Potentials of Digital Assistive Technology and Special Education in Kenya

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Author(s): Foad Hamidi (York University, Canada), Patrick Mbullo Owuor (Maseno University, Kenya), Michaela Hynie (York University, Canada), Melanie Baljko (York University, Canada)and Susan McGrath (York University, Canada)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 27
Source title: Sustainable ICT Adoption and Integration for Socio-Economic Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Charles K. Ayo (Covenant University, Nigeria)and Victor Mbarika (Southern University, USA, and ICT University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2565-3.ch006

Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities

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Technology specifically designed for people with disabilities is important in lowering boundaries to education, employment and basic life needs. However, the growth of a vibrant tech sector in Kenya has had little effect on the prevalence of digital assistive technology in the country. In this chapter, the authors report on initial explorations undertaken in Kisumu, Kenya to identify existing strengths, relationships, and gaps in access to digital assistive technology. The goal was to explore opportunities for initiatives in participatory design of assistive technology, using an international community/academic partnership. Relevant literature and projects from the areas of Information and Computer Technology for Development (ICT4D), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Critical Disability Studies are reviewed and, these theories are grounded in the authors' experience working with stakeholders in the region. The conclusion discusses promising future directions for participatory and collaborative research in Kenya, and more broadly in the East African context.

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