Digital textbooks transform learning for Vietnam's visually impaired students

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Digital textbooks transform learning for Vietnam's visually impaired students

A digital textbook programme is helping visually impaired students in Vietnam access education more easily. At Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Primary and Secondary School, 10th grader Lê Đức Minh now studies using online e-books instead of traditional Braille materials. The initiative, launched in 2024, aims to tackle the 'book famine' faced by students with disabilities by providing accessible learning tools. The pilot scheme began in the 2024-25 academic year, offering digital textbooks in five core subjects to 30 visually impaired students. Minh accesses his lessons through sachtiepcan.vn, using assistive apps to read and prepare in advance. His grades have since improved, earning him good student status and a place in the top five of his class.

Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Mai, the school's principal, stresses the need for IT training so students can fully use these resources. Former student Nguyễn Thị Diệu Linh also praised the programme, noting how accurate image descriptions in geography textbooks made learning clearer. In 2025-26, the programme expanded to 64 visually impaired students from grades 6 to 9 at the same school. Federica Dispenza of the UNDP has highlighted the global challenge of limited accessible books for people with disabilities, calling such digital solutions a vital step forward. Nguyễn Đình Chiểu School is known as a leader in inclusive education in Vietnam. The e-books allow students like Minh to study independently, engage more in class, and reduce reliance on Braille materials.

The accessible textbook programme has already shown results, with students achieving higher grades and greater participation. For now, it remains active at Nguyễn Đình Chiểu School, supporting 64 visually impaired learners. The initiative continues to provide digital resources while addressing broader challenges in accessible education.

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Digital textbooks transform learning for Vietnam's visually impaired students

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