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Grimes, Susan; Southgate, Erica; Scevak, Jill; Buchanan, Rachel – Studies in Higher Education, 2021
Internationally, students with disabilities (SWD) are increasing in numbers in higher education institutions. SWD are legally required to be supported by their institutions to ensure equity of access and outcome. Most research around SWD is focused on the provision of support and accommodation to achieve equitable access. Recent research has shown…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Disorders, Physical Disabilities
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Grimes, Susan; Scevak, Jill; Southgate, Erica; Buchanan, Rachel – Australian Educational Researcher, 2017
Internationally, university students with disabilities (SWD) are recognised as being under-represented in higher education. They face significant problems accessing appropriate accommodations for their disability. Academic outcomes for this group are lower in terms of achievement and graduation rates. The true size of the SWD group at university…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Higher Education, Barriers, Access to Education