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As innovation continues to embrace greater interdisciplinary understanding while also increasing in pace, our ability to anticipate and plan proactively for the needs of society will be diminished (Schwab 2016). Zhao (2016) contends that the ability to develop effective educational standards and measures to support human progress is already obsolete. Together, these emergent changes are supporting a global transformation that is already impacting the way we interact, work, and identify with society. The World Economic Forum (WEF) identified the coming age as the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). The 4IR will shape all aspects of human existence from interaction to learning, working, and simply carrying out day-to-day existence. The chapter supports understanding of the 4IR highlighting drivers of the revolution and reviews governmental guidance considerations across various countries. The chapter concludes with considerations for education, disability, and career preparation and transition.
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Basham, J.D., Han, K., Zhang, L., Yang, S. (2020). Considering the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Preparation of Learners with and without Disabilities. In: Yuen, M., Beamish, W., Solberg, V.S.H. (eds) Careers for Students with Special Educational Needs. Advancing Inclusive and Special Education in the Asia-Pacific. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4443-9_3
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