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Access and Participation of Students with Disabilities: The Challenge for Higher Education

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  • José María Fernández-Batanero

    (Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain)

  • Marta Montenegro-Rueda

    (Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain)

  • José Fernández-Cerero

    (Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain)

Abstract

Access to university is a right for all people; however, access to higher education for people with disabilities is still a challenge. The present study, based on a systematic review of the literature, aims to report on the challenges faced by students with disabilities in accessing and participating in higher education. The systematic review of four databases resulted in 20 studies published between 2011 and 2021. The results indicate that students with disabilities face numerous challenges in accessing university education. Based on the results, strategies are proposed in order to provide equal opportunities and success in higher education for students with disabilities.

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  • José María Fernández-Batanero & Marta Montenegro-Rueda & José Fernández-Cerero, 2022. "Access and Participation of Students with Disabilities: The Challenge for Higher Education," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:11918-:d:920513
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    1. Rosa-Eva Valle-Flórez & Ana María de Caso Fuertes & Roberto Baelo & Sheila García-Martín, 2021. "Faculty of Education Professors’ Perception about the Inclusion of University Students with Disabilities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-21, November.
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    1. Latinka Todoranova & Bonimir Penchev, 2023. "Higher Education – Accessible for People with Disabilities," HR and Technologies, Creative Space Association, issue 2, pages 45-56.

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