Impact of Adaptive ICTs on the Educational Inclusion of Visually Impaired Students at the Salesian Polytechnic University, Guayaquil Campus (IMTICS)

This project focuses on evaluating the educational impact of adaptive Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in promoting inclusive education for students with visual disabilities at the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) in Guayaquil. The study addresses the identified need to improve technology access and management for people with disabilities, an area that, despite government efforts in health and social assistance (such as the Joaquín Gallegos Lara bonus and the Manuela Espejo mission), requires greater attention in education and personal autonomy. The methodology employed is mixed, combining qualitative approaches to describe the experiences of using adaptive ICTs, and quantitative methods to measure the level of utilization and the actual impact on student education. Furthermore, descriptive and documentary approaches are used. The ultimate goal is to quantify how these specific technological tools enhance the autonomy and academic integration of this group, providing evidence for future training and technological support policies.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To evaluate the educational impact of adaptive Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) implemented to promote inclusive education for students with visual disabilities at the Salesian Polytechnic University in Guayaquil.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Technologies and systems for educational and labor inclusion