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In recent decades, technological developments have brought new opportunities to support marginalized individuals and groups, including students with special needs. This paper aims to examine the role of technology as an assistive tool in the daily lives of this social category, based exclusively on an interdisciplinary theoretical analysis and several case studies. The theoretical frameworks that form the basis of the analysis include social inclusion theory), the bio-psycho-social model of disability, and feminist-technological approaches that link gender equality to technological access. The paper examines how several case studies have technologies), mobile healthcare applications, and digital social interaction platforms that can empower students with special needs in terms of autonomy, self-representation, and active participation in the community. The analysis also highlights the structural and cultural challenges that limit their full inclusion in this digital transformation. In conclusion, the paper provides a conceptual framework for understanding the potential of technology as an empowering agent, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies and universal design of technology.
