Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Educational Accessibility for Students with Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Abstract

The main theme of the paper is the way Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the nature of education among learners with disabilities who must benefit positively by adopting multidisciplinary approach in learning. The article is a cross-sectional review of the recent literature (2020-2025) that deals with the role of AI-based assistive technologies (AT) and personalized learning platforms (PLP) in overcoming different cognitive, sensory and physical limitations. The results prove that AI, via machine learning and Natural Language Processing is a very effective adaptive assistance of real time, and it is a very important cognitive and communication prosthesis. Nevertheless, according to the research, there are other grave multidisciplinary factors, such as the need to establish mass educator AI-literacy, reduce the impact of algorithmic bias, and work on the strong data privacy policies, as well. The paper ends by recommending that computer scientists, special educators and policymakers should work together to address the ethical and structural issues in order to facilitate the attainment of the ethical and sustainable introduction of AI to attain the potential of inclusivity in education.