The project fosters the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream primary education in Macedonia and Serbia. It introduces assistive technology, including e-accessible textbooks and educational applications, into mainstream instruction, and strengthens the capabilities of public schools.

Solution
E-accessible education in Macedonia and Serbia
Organization
Ecumenical Humanitarian Organisation
Country of Implementation
North Macedonia
Region
Europe
Subregion
Central and Eastern Europe
In cooperation with
Open the Windows
First published
31.01.2014

The e-Accessible Education Project introduced assistive technology into mainstream primary schools in the country: schools were equipped with assistive computer peripherals (e.g. big-button keyboards, trackballs, etc.) and over 300 teachers were trained in using assistive technology in their work with students with disabilities.

Solution details

People

Vladimir LAZOVSKI
“Without assistive technology, my daughter would have never learnt how to read and write.” mother of a student

The e-Accessible Education Project introduced assistive technology into mainstream primary schools in the country: schools were equipped with assistive computer peripherals (e.g. big-button keyboards, trackballs, etc.) and over 300 teachers were trained in using assistive technology in their work with students with disabilities.

Problems Targeted

Inclusion and active participation of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education; capacity of educational institutions such as primarily schools to offer individualised services to their students with disabilities based on using modern technologies.

Solution, Innovation and Impact

Capacity building, advocacy

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Country of Implementation

North Macedonia

Region of Implementation

Europe