Bridging literacy gaps through an accessible digital resource platform for Thai Students with disabilities.

 

National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand

In 2025, NSTDA’s Bridging Literacy Gaps programme won the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for promoting equitable literacy for their accessible digital platform for Thai students with disabilities.

This programme involves youth in shaping inclusive education through school visits, feedback, and designing accessible tools for diverse learners, including deaf and blind students. Technologies embed Thai Sign Language, audio navigation, simplified text, visuals, and adaptive interfaces to remove language barriers.

Since winning the award, the National Science and Technology Development Agency has expanded accessibility features across national health and learning platforms and developed new online programmes for learners with special needs. Despite funding challenges, it continues advocating for equity, accessibility, and linguistic inclusion in Thai education.

On International Mother Language Day, the National Science and Technology Development Agency reaffirms its commitment to designing technologies and learning environments that respect linguistic diversity and expand opportunities for all learners.

“When we protect and nurture every learner’s mother tongue, including spoken languages, sign languages, and alternative forms of communication, we build education systems that leave no one behind.”

Location: Thailand Science Park, 111 ถนนพหลโ ยธิน Tambon Khlong Nung, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Chang Wat Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

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