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

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

Author: 
Engelbrecht, L.
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis
Date published: 
2014
Record type: 
Responsibility: 
de Beer, J.J., jt. author
Journal Title: 
Africa Education Review
Source: 
Africa Education Review, Vol. 11, Issue No.4, 2014, pp. 544-562
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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CITATION: Engelbrecht, L.. Access constraints experienced by physically disabled students at a South African higher education institution . : Taylor & Francis , 2014. Africa Education Review, Vol. 11, Issue No.4, 2014, pp. 544-562 - Available at: https://library.au.int/access-constraints-experienced-physically-disabled-students-south-african-higher-education-20