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Rethinking Special Needs Education Policies in the Digital Age: Integrating Inclusive ODeL Frameworks for Neurodiverse Learners
Abstract
The digital transformation of education presents both opportunities and challenges for learners, particularly neurodiverse populations. This chapter examines how inclusive ODeL frameworks can help with systemic inequities that persist in digital education. Drawing on international frameworks such as the UN CRPD and SDG 4, the chapter presents inclusive digital policy as a rights-based obligation rather than an optional accommodation. The chapter highlights UDL as a guiding framework for embedding accessibility and flexibility into ODeL systems from inception, to ensure equitable participation. It also considers global and regional perspectives, case studies and challenges. Recommendations emphasise co-creation with stakeholders, anticipatory design, and institutional capacity-building. The chapter concludes with implications for future research and practice, positioning inclusive ODeL as a cornerstone of equitable education in the digital age.
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