Technology and special needs education

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Hello peeps, 

I'm Nidhi ramlugun. I' m currently doing my post graduate degree in education at Mauritius institute of education. I will be using this blogging website to share my experience on working with different types of students. please do check my blogs to get more information on technology and special needs education  



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