Yusof, Yusmarhaini and Chan, Cheong Chong and Hillaluddin, Azlin Hilma and Ahmad Ramli, Fatimah Zailly and Mat Saad, Zarina (2020) Improving inclusion of students with disabilities in Malaysian higher education. Disability & Society, 35 (7). pp. 1145-1170. ISSN 0968-7599

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Abstract

Malaysia aims to increase the participation of students with disabilities in Higher Education. This study examines the experiences of students with disabilities in selected Malaysian universities. Interviews with 14 students and 5 administrators indicated that universities need to play more active roles to eliminate barriers to access and participation. Participants’ accounts showed that the central role of universities lies in providing services, access, organising logistics, creating awareness, ensuring disabled-friendly facilities and developing specific policies to address issues concerning disabilities. Suggestions included increasing funding allocations, having Offices of Disability, and incorporating Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to increase participation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia disability higher education inclusive education universal design universal design for learning
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	School of Applied Psychology, Social Work & Policy
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2021 00:26
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2021 00:26
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/28219

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