In Africa, getting inclusive education is still quite difficult, especially for kids with learning difficulties like dyslexia. Imprecise word comprehension and generally subpar reading performance are hallmarks of dyslexia, a neurological disease. It impacts a sizable portion of school-age children, with a higher prevalence in boys, putting them at lifetime risk for subpar academic achievement and low self-esteem.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) believes that between 10% and 20% of people worldwide suffer with dyslexia, indicating that the disorder is highly prevalent. It might potentially be as high as 30% in low-income areas.
In traditional educational institutions, children with dyslexia frequently encounter obstacles that restrict their exposure to critical skills like programming, which are vital in the digital age. IT skills are a crucial tool to support dyslexic pupils because they can help them learn and reduce difficulties with identifying or confusing words and meaning. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of exposing students to IT skills, such as programming, especially those with special learning difficulties. Pupils with dyslexia typically have low expectations for their academic opportunities and low self-esteem.

This talk examines how Python's ease of use and adaptability might be utilized to produce educational materials and programming tools that are accessible to dyslexic kids in underdeveloped countries. These resources are perfect for countries with limited resources because they require less infrastructure for technology.
Join us as we explore python for inclusive education and creating a new generation of pupils who are masters of digital skills regardless of their situation and showing that coding is for everyone, breaking barriers and giving equal opportunities to dyslexic kids.