Accessible Digital Textbooks Nicaragua
Creating digital tools to enable inclusive education in Nicaragua
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Highlights
In the Latin America and Caribbean region, more than 19 million children have a disability. In Nicaragua, disability is a major factor of exclusion from the education system. The Accessible Digital Textbooks for All (ADT) initiative, implements accessible digital tools and content to make learning accessible to all students – with and without disabilities – in the same classroom.
In 2023, Nicaragua joined the Accessible Digital Textbooks for All (ADT) initiative, aiming to strengthen inclusive education by integrating digital tools into early-grade classrooms. With support from UNICEF, the Ministry of Education piloted two ADT prototypes—one for math and one for environmental studies—in three schools in Managua, reaching over 110 students with and without disabilities.
The report summarizes lessons from this user testing phase, exploring how teachers and students interacted with the prototypes and what improvements are needed to ensure more inclusive learning experiences. Findings highlight the value of teacher training, the key role of ICT support, and the importance of accessible design—particularly for students with visual or hearing disabilities. The report also outlines recommendations to improve both content and technology as the initiative prepares for further implementation.
