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Trends and Challenges in Serving Students with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Education

Published:2014 Issue: Volume: Page:486-510
ISSN:2327-6983
Container-title:Handbook of Research on Transnational Higher Education
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Author:

Roszkowski Michael J.¹,Spreat Scott²,McDonald MarySheila E.¹,Soven Margot¹

Affiliation:

1. La Salle University, USA

2. Woods Services, USA

Abstract

The present chapter provides a detailed insight into the challenges faced by higher education institutions across the globe in providing education to students with disabilities. The chapter examines the enrolment pattern of these learners and how this varies with the nature and kind of disabilities. It also identifies the factors that affect the academic success of these learners and suggests measures that can enhance enrollment of learners with special needs.

Publisher

IGI Global

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