<p>Disability–inclusive entrepreneurship is an increasingly vital pathway to autonomy, economic empowerment, and social inclusion for persons living with disabilities (PLWDs). Yet, most entrepreneurship education (EE) programs still overlook the technological supports and adaptive systems required for genuine participation. This study rethinks disability entrepreneurship by exploring how digital technologies can transform the challenges of EE for PLWDs. Drawing on recent scholarship and global best practices, the study underscores how digital platforms, assistive technologies, and artificial intelligence can help overcome long-standing barriers to inclusion. By advocating for technology-driven, inclusive entrepreneurship education, the paper contributes to the ongoing debates around equity, innovation, and the future of work for marginalized populations. The findings highlight the urgent need for systemic change and offer strategic insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders committed to fostering a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. While the paper advances the literature by centering technology in disability–inclusive EE, we acknowledge significant limitations: a paucity of disaggregated data and context-specific studies, particularly from the Global South, constrains generalizability. Addressing these gaps remains essential for designing evidence-based interventions that equitably scale across diverse socioeconomic settings.</p>

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Rethinking disability entrepreneurship: the role of technology in entrepreneurship education for persons living with disabilities (PLWDs)

  • Reuel Johnmark Dakung,
  • Lemun Yatu Nuhu,
  • Joy Philip Mshelmbula,
  • Aderonke Folagbade

摘要

Disability–inclusive entrepreneurship is an increasingly vital pathway to autonomy, economic empowerment, and social inclusion for persons living with disabilities (PLWDs). Yet, most entrepreneurship education (EE) programs still overlook the technological supports and adaptive systems required for genuine participation. This study rethinks disability entrepreneurship by exploring how digital technologies can transform the challenges of EE for PLWDs. Drawing on recent scholarship and global best practices, the study underscores how digital platforms, assistive technologies, and artificial intelligence can help overcome long-standing barriers to inclusion. By advocating for technology-driven, inclusive entrepreneurship education, the paper contributes to the ongoing debates around equity, innovation, and the future of work for marginalized populations. The findings highlight the urgent need for systemic change and offer strategic insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders committed to fostering a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. While the paper advances the literature by centering technology in disability–inclusive EE, we acknowledge significant limitations: a paucity of disaggregated data and context-specific studies, particularly from the Global South, constrains generalizability. Addressing these gaps remains essential for designing evidence-based interventions that equitably scale across diverse socioeconomic settings.