SpecialMinds: Learning App for Visually Impaired Students

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 11 23
    By

    Ritika Lala,

  • Sania Khan,

  • Samia Kazi,

  1. Professor, Department of Computer Science, Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Thane, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, Department of Computer Science, Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Thane, Maharashtra, India
  3. Student, Department of Computer Science, Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This research aims to identify the challenges and barriers that visually impaired students encounter in the educational environment, with a focus on adaptive strategies and innovative solutions. Visually impaired students often experience difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, writing, conceptual understanding, and social communication. As one of the most excluded and discriminated groups in society, these students may feel isolated, which further impacts their learning. Given the significance of quality education in today’s knowledge-driven world, it is essential to address these challenges. The current educational curriculum, largely dependent on vision, poses particular difficulties for visually impaired students. This investigation explores the impact of visual impairment on learning, identifies adaptive teaching methods, and examines the role of technology, materials, and human assistance in helping visually impaired students succeed. The analysis aims to propose innovative strategies to enhance learning outcomes and integration for visually impaired students in mainstream educational environments.

Keywords: Learning App, disabled students, visually impaired, quiz for blind, study resource, online app

[This article belongs to Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks ]

How to cite this article:
Ritika Lala, Sania Khan, Samia Kazi. SpecialMinds: Learning App for Visually Impaired Students. Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks. 2024; 12(01):11-23.
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Ritika Lala, Sania Khan, Samia Kazi. SpecialMinds: Learning App for Visually Impaired Students. Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks. 2024; 12(01):11-23. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomccmn/article=2024/view=191836


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Volume 12
Issue 01
Received 14/10/2024
Accepted 05/11/2024
Published 31/12/2024
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