This volume contains the proceedings of the 2nd Nordic Research Conference on Special Needs Education in Mathematics, which took place at Örebro University in October 7–9, 2003. The theme of the conference was Democracy and Participation – A Challenge for Special Needs education in Mathematics.

The programme included plenary lectures, paper presentations, network meetings, a round table discussion and social events. There were more than 70 participants from all Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), Germany, and the United Kingdom.

One of the more important results of the conference was the establishment of a Nordic Research Network on Special Needs Education in Mathematics.