Explores the Role of Assistive Technology in Supporting College Students with Disabilities in Sports

Abstract

The implementation of assistive technology (AT) supports comprehensive inclusion and accessibility for students with disabilities who want to participate in sports activities at colleges. The investigation analyzes ways AT creates possible involvement for students with physical and sensory and cognitive disabilities in college athletic programs. Multiple types of assistive devices in this investigation include prosthetic devices plus adaptive equipment and wearable technology which improves safety measures and efficiency and engagement levels. The study utilized mixed methods which combined quantitative and qualitative information to determine the successful impact of assistive technology on sports engagement and motivative in all aspect of rates. Student performance along with confidence levels and feeling of inclusion improves through effective use of assistive technology which remains available to them. The main obstacles to accessibility in sports technology adoption are created by financial barriers alongside insufficient institutional support and insufficient awareness. The research findings establish that college student which were interested in sports demand policy improvement with increased funding and education programs to expand accessibility and creatively  for students. The research strengthens existing knowledge through experimental findings which demonstrate how AT generates inclusive sporting areas in higher education institutions.

Keywords: Assistive Technology, College Students, Disabilities, Adaptive Sports, Inclusion, Accessibility, Prosthetics, Adaptive Equipment, Higher Education, Student Athletes