This study investigates the impact of educational digitalization on the creativity of students with special needs, focusing on the mediating role of study crafting and the moderating effect of creative self-efficacy. A survey of 173 Chinese students with special needs revealed a significant positive relationship between educational digitalization and creativity, mediated by study crafting and moderated by creative self-efficacy. The findings offer practical guidance for educators and policymakers on optimizing digital technology implementation to promote educational equity.
