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There is no doubt that moving education to the screen was a challenge, but if learning online was difficult for an average kid, just imagine how challenging it was for children with a disability. In the US there are nearly 7 million disabled students, and a study revealed that disabled Americans express lower levels of comfort with using technology, which has made it even more difficult for them to try and get a fair opportunity of learning in modern-day.

States determine which students are eligible for special education services, which has caused inconsistencies in how schools identify disabled children—only exacerbating the disparities for disabled children in education. In the latest round of Connect, an event by Publicize that showcases some of the most innovative startups in the world and gives them the opportunity to pitch their concept to a leading panel of media judges, a company that is looking to

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