Virtual technology has revolutionized the global universe into a new
dimensional structure, as well as the age-old impediments of time and distance have
almost vanished. Nowadays, technology plays a significant role in education as a
powerful tool for accelerating the modernization of education, particularly for
differently-abled students. Technology offers many new ways to reduce accessibility
barriers and provide opportunities for differently-abled people to exchange information
and knowledge for effective virtual learning. ICT tools and applications are paving the
way for differently-abled people to access and participate in educational materials and
resources in various formats. For this, there are various kinds of tools available
according to the type of disability because disability can be in any form like dyslexia,
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dysgraphia, physical disability, etc.
But still, challenges are faced by disabled students during virtual learning. So, the
present study proposed to study the benefits and challenges of virtual learning for
disabled students. Further, the study also investigates the different tools available for
different-abled students. The research is conceptual in nature and uses secondary
sources for data collection which include journals, reports, newspapers, websites,
books, and thesis. Current research has academic as well as practical implications as it
is an addition to existing literature and helps different stakeholders like teachers,
differently-abled students, and parents to participate more effectively in the virtual
learning environment for disabled students.
Keywords: Disabled students, Differently-abled learners, Online learning, Virtual learning, Virtual learning tools.
