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Leveraging Data-Driven Approach to Empower Assistive Technology

Authors:
Sabin Nakarmi
Karim Ouazzane
Qicheng Yu
Manmeet Gill
Sanjana Khemka

Keywords: assistive technology; EdTech; Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND); progress tracking

Abstract:
Assistive technology plays an important role in aiding people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Filisia Interface Ltd has successfully developed an award-winning assistive hardware (COSMO), which is being used in schools, therapy, and homes to aid in learning for users with SEND. However, interoperability and integration with existing systems to ensure compatibility and smooth data exchange and personalization and adaptability are among key challenges in developing assistive technology. This research paper explores how a data-driven approach can be leveraged to empower the emerging potential of assistive technology and its impact on EdTech. The paper investigates how assistive technology is being used and the limited options for customizations and personalization for individuals with different physical or cognitive conditions. Also, this paper highlights how key metrics from the COSMO assistive hardware are used alongside its partner application to create an integrated system that processes and visualizes this data for interpretation by therapists and teachers for progress tracking purposes. The first version of the system has been deployed and is in its user evaluation stage which has been very well received

Pages: 1 to 5

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2024

Publication date: April 14, 2024

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4391

ISBN: 978-1-68558-155-8

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from April 14, 2024 to April 18, 2024