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

José María Fernández-Batanero (), Marta Montenegro-Rueda and José Fernández-Cerero
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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

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 19, 1-12

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.

Keywords: barriers; facilitators; higher education; inclusion; disability; inclusive research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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