Benefit of Incorporating Technology in Special Education

The objective of this study is the application of technology in the process of learning by students with special needs. The author argued that the integration of information technology and various technological device help in enhancing learning outcome and social skills of students with disabilities., whether in the educational process or in socialization. The research methods used are of the combined type: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative methods are part of the empirical research that involves parents, support teachers, school management, and representatives of associations of persons with disabilities. On the other hand, the qualitative method was employed to the focus group with 6 participants, with disabilities and a support teacher, where the discussion was assisted by the support teacher.