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Bridging the Accessibility Gap: Investigating Challenges and Best Practices for Visually Impaired Individuals in STEM and Finance in North America – Policy Implications for South Korea†: Juwon Cheong, Yusung Chae, Jaeyoon Lee; IGEE Proc. 2025;2(2):133-147. Published online June 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69841/igee.2025.020

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Background
Global accessibility mandates exist, yet blind and low-vision learners and professionals still face major barriers in STEM and finance; this study explores those gaps to guide South Korean policy.
Methods
Conducted a scoping review of accessibility laws and landmark cases and thematically analysed seven semi-structured interviews with blind South Koreans active in STEM or finance.
Results
The data show chronic shortages of accessible materials and software, limited institutional support, technological lag, and heavy psychosocial strain, whereas North American exemplars demonstrate effective solutions.
Conclusion
South Korea can close the STEM-finance accessibility gap only through systemic reforms—universal design, enforceable digital standards, and professional support structures—rather than relying on individual resilience.; Summary

Empowering Single Parent Households: A Web Platform to Address Systematic Gaps in Welfare and Care Support†: Mingyu Park, Juhyeong Song, Jiwon Park; IGEE Proc. 2025;2(2):94-102. Published online June 19, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69841/igee.2025.016

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Single parent households in South Korea face significant barriers in accessing welfare support due to fragmented information systems, persistent social stigma, and limited policy utilization. Despite the existence of various support programs, gaps in practical accessibility and reliability remain. This study aimed to develop a web-based platform that improves access to parenting, welfare, and emotional support information for single parent households, thereby promoting self-reliance and social inclusion. A full-stack web platform was developed using React.js, Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS S3, and the OpenAI GPT-4 API. The platform includes key functions such as an AI-powered chatbot, parenting diaries, health management tools, and structured access to verified welfare information. Domain-specific prompt engi-neering was applied to improve chatbot accuracy and empathy. The study did not involve human participants but relied on literature-based needs analysis and system design methodologies. The developed platform successfully integrated reliable information delivery, real-time AI-based guidance, and tools for tracking child health and caregiving. It addressed challenges such as low information reliability, limited support networks, and emotional isolation. Preliminary implementation confirmed the platform’s usability and relevance, although features like automated policy updates and geolocation services remain in development. The platform demonstrates the potential of digital solutions to mitigate systemic gaps in welfare information and caregiving support for single parent households. By aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the platform not only alleviates parenting burdens in the short term but also contributes to long-term goals of gender equity, health access, and social inclusion. Further iterations will focus on improving mobile accessi-bility, scaling user engagement, and enhancing AI accuracy.; Summary

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