EFFECT OF AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE

This research work is on the perceptions of students with learning disabilities towards assistive technology in learning. To carry out the study four research questions raised. The aim of the study was to find out the perception of students of disabilities and ways to improve their learning with assistive technology. Descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. The population of study was 100 respondents which were selected from various schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Random sampling techniques was used to select respondent from 3 schools. A structured questionnaire was raised to gathered information from the respondents. The instrument was validated by the project supervisor and two other experts from the Department. Data was analyzed using likert scale of 2.5 rating, SA, A, D and SD. The reliability of the instrument is 0.72 which was obtained using Cronbach's Alpha reliability test. Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn. That Assistive technology enhance students learning, increased academic knowledge and help to overcome academic some academic challenges. The following recommendations were hereby suggested. Government should provide enough assistive technology equipment’s to students of disabilities to enhance their learning. Schools authority should create space and building where assistive technology will be stored. And NGOs and Government should help in sponsoring the purchase of Assistive technology equipment’s.