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An Explainable AI-Based Career Guidance Framework for Individuals with Multiple Disabilities: A Personalized and Accessibility-Aware Recommendation System
Sudhi S1
Krishnaja MK2
1 Assistant Professor, Santhigiri College of Computer Sciences, Vazhithala, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. 2 Hsst Computer Applications (Guest Faculty), GVHSS East marady, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India.
Published Online: May-August 2026
Pages: 687-692
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Augmented Reality. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, pp. 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.2124359 .
2. Rahman, M., Figliolini, S., Kim, J., Cedeno, E., Kleier, C., Shah, C., & Chadha, A. (2023). Artificial intelligence in career counseling: A
test case with ResumAI. arXiv
3. Afzal, A. et al. (2023). Addressing the Digital Divide: Access and use of technology in education. Journal of Social Sciences Review, 3(2),
pp. 883–895. https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v3i2.326
4. IndiaAI Mission. (2025). Building an AI ecosystem for inclusive innovation5. Lundberg, S. M., & Lee, S. I. (2017). A unified approach to interpreting model predictions. Advances in Neural Information Processing
Systems, 30.
6. Appling, B., Tuttle, M., Harrell, L., Ellerman, H., & Mabeus, D. (2022). Utilizing social cognitive career theory to enhance the self-efficacy
and outcome expectations of students with disabilities through career development. Professional School Counseling, 26(1).
https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X221098937
7. Brolin, D. E., & Gysbers, N. C. (1989). Career education for students with disabilities. Journal of Counseling & Development, 68(2), 155–
159. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.1989.tb01348.x
8. Burgstahler, S. (2003). The role of technology in preparing youth with disabilities for postsecondary education and employment. Journal
of Special Education Technology, 18(4), 7– 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/01626434030180040
9. Cavkaytar, A., Acungil, A. T., & Tomris, G. (2017). Effectiveness of teaching cafe waitering to adults with intellectual disability through
audio-visual technologies. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 52(1), 77–90.
10. Chen, L., Chen, P., & Lin, Z. (2020). Artificial intelligence in education: A review. Ieee Access, 8, 75264–75278.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2988510
11. Westman, S., & Sundin, E. (2021). Artificial Intelligence for Career Guidance. International Journal for Educational and Vocational
Guidance, 21(3), 441–461. This study explores the adoption of AI technologies in career guidance and discusses opportunities and
challenges for personalized career counseling.
12. Buchanan, R. (2025). Exploring the Role of AI in Career Access Through a Social Justice Lens. Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and
Guidance. The paper examines AI applications in career guidance and highlights ethical, fairness, and social justice concerns.
13. AI Inequality and Disability in India: Exploring Barriers, Consequences, and Pathways to Digital Inclusion (2025). This study examines
accessibility barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing AI technologies in the Indian context.
14. AI Powered Career Guidance System (2026). International Journal of Engineering Development and Research. The study proposes an AI-
based framework for matching users' skills, interests, and personality traits with suitable career paths.
15. Skill India Mission. National skill development framework supporting vocational training and employment readiness.
16. Government of India. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act).
This is the primary legal framework governing disability rights, accessibility, education, and employment in India.
17. Avey, J. B., Luthans, F., Smith, R. M., & Palmer, N. F. (2010). Impact of positive psychological capital on employee well-being over time.
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 15(1), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016998
18. Brook, J. (2005). The importance of employment for people with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 23(2), 123–130.
19. Rios, D., Magasi, S., Novak, C., & Harniss, M. (2020). Employment outcomes and participation among people with disabilities: A review of
recent evidence. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42(10), 1451–1462.
20. United Nations. (2006). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). United Nations.
https://www.un.org/disabilities/documents/convention/convention_accessible_pdf.pdf
21. Wicks, R. (2005). The meaning of work and employment for people with disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly, 25(4), 45–58.
22. Winn, S., & Hay, I. (2009). Transition from school to work for young people with disabilities: Issues and challenges. Disability & Society,
24(1), 103–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687590802535486.
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