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

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...

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Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Societies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/2/37
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2075-4698