Testing Digital Accessibility in Education
The case of the Dominican Republic
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Highlights
In 2024, UNICEF and the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic piloted the use of Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADTs) in six schools to assess how technology can support inclusive education. The pilot introduced storybook-style ADTs for first- and third-grade students, integrating features such as audio narration, sign language videos and image descriptions.
This working paper summarizes the findings from the pilot, exploring how students with and without disabilities interact with ADTs, how teachers incorporate them into lessons, and what infrastructure and support are needed to expand their use. Results show that ADTs can help foster inclusive learning environments, particularly when paired with teacher training and improved ICT resources.
