Access constraints experienced by physically disabled students at a South African higher education institution

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Engelbrecht, Louise
De Beer, J.J. (Johannes Jacobus), 1947-

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Routledge

Abstract

Current developments in government law and policies have created the hope that people living with a disability will enjoy the same rights and privileges as the non-disabled. Unfortunately, only 2.8% of disabled persons have access to higher education. The aim of this study was to determine if a group of students, living with a physical disability, experienced constraints with regard to access to a South African higher education institution. This study, following a two-phase sequential mixed method approach, consisted of a questionnaire survey, a focus group discussion, and individual interviews. It was found that students living with a physical disability experienced constraints relating to the accessibility of the relevant higher education institution. Since access constraints affect the lives of students living with a disability, it is necessary to provide guidelines to universities on how to address these challenges.

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Access constraints, Students with disabilities, Higher education institutions

Sustainable Development Goals

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L. Engelbrecht & J.J. de Beer (2014) Access constraints experienced by physically disabled students at a South African higher education institution, Africa Education Review, 11:4, 544-562, DOI: 10.1080/18146627.2014.935003.