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Perceptions of Barriers to Inclusion in Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions

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  • Sandra-Milena Carrillo-Sierra

    (Centro de Investigación en Estudios Fronterizos, Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Cúcuta 540001, Colombia)

  • María Pinzón-Ochoa

    (Programa de Fisioterapia, Universidad de Santander, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia)

  • Angélica-Nohemy Rangel-Pico

    (Posgrados–Centro Universitario, Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios UNIMINUTO, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia)

  • Olga María Paris-Pineda

    (Grupo de investigación Entropía, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de la Salud, Universidad de Santander, Cúcuta 540001, Colombia)

  • María Fernanda Gómez Vásquez

    (Programa de Fonoaudiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Manuela Beltrán, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia)

  • William Armando Álvarez Anaya

    (Programa de Fonoaudiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Manuela Beltrán, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia)

  • Diego Rivera-Porras

    (Departamento de Productividad e Innovación, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla 080001, Colombia)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the perceptions of students with disabilities regarding the barriers to inclusion in higher education institutions in northeastern Colombia. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 28 students with disabilities, focusing on socio-demographic data and their personal university experiences. The findings revealed that physical and visual impairments were the most common (34.6% each) and the primary barriers were insufficient pedagogical strategies. An association between the type of disability and perceived support was identified. In conclusion, this study enabled the development of a comprehensive model for university inclusion in the northeastern region.

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  • Sandra-Milena Carrillo-Sierra & María Pinzón-Ochoa & Angélica-Nohemy Rangel-Pico & Olga María Paris-Pineda & María Fernanda Gómez Vásquez & William Armando Álvarez Anaya & Diego Rivera-Porras, 2025. "Perceptions of Barriers to Inclusion in Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions," Societies, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-24, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsoctx:v:15:y:2025:i:2:p:37-:d:1591704
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