Research has shown that students' experiences of autonomy within the classroom impact important outcomes related to student engagement, academic success, and wellbeing. Very little is known, however, about this relationship among students with psychiatric disabilities in postsecondary settings. Given the increasing number of students entering…

Students with intellectual disability (ID) are increasingly attending postsecondary education institutions and acquiring work experiences while completing their studies. One of the main motivations for students with ID to seek higher education is to broaden and increase their chance for finding fulfilling, paid employment in their communities.…

The present study examines the perspectives of 234 university instructors (UI) about (1) problems they see for students with dyslexia (StD), (2) the support they would need in order to be able to teach StD, and (3) the help they currently provide StD. In addition, information on instructors' dyslexia-related knowledge was collected. The results…

This practical guide includes strategies that work to support students with intellectual disability (ID) who are looking for employment opportunities. The strategies shared in this How to Think College publication were shared with the authors by staff and faculty at six different postsecondary programs for students with ID, and align with the…

This article describes the inclusion challenge children with special needs face on playgrounds and public parks with universal design guiding the rights of children both with and without special needs to have play opportunities. This study evaluated 68 public school elementary playgrounds to determine whether they met Section 502 guidelines for…

The "Spring 2023 Snapshot on International Educational Exchange" continues the commitment of the Institute of International Education (IIE) to map the current state of international educational exchange to and from the United States. The report presents data from 527 U.S. higher education institutions in two sections: (1) current trends…

This study investigates the prevalence of postsecondary student-college match for students enrolled in special education services at the secondary education level by using data from the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002. This study examines alternative student-college match scenarios -- including undermatch, match, and overmatch -- and…

According to statistics, currently, approximately 4% of individuals with disabilities or incapacity for work are enrolled in higher education institutions of the Russian Federation. Thus, according to this figure, it is clear that higher education in the Russian Federation is available to a limited number of individuals with disabilities or…

The study aimed to reveal the reality of the services, which the administrations of Palestine Technical University-Kadoori (PTUK) and Al-Quds Open University (AOU) offered to students with disabilities from their perspectives. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher designed a questionnaire, which consisted of 34 items. It comprised…

Drawing on previous studies, this article examines faculty beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of students with learning disabilities at a historically Black university. Surveys were distributed to 150 faculty members to explore their understandings of Americans with Disabilities Act, use of accommodations, knowledge of learning disabilities, and…

Background: A significant number of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have a disability. Like many young adults, college students with disabilities have an elevated risk of substance use. However, research on substance use in this population is limited. Objectives: This dissertation aims to: 1) Examine the prevalence of disability in…

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools provide an ideal mechanism by which students can interact closely with their lecturers in an open distance learning (ODL) context. This is especially true for students with disabilities who require access through alternative formats. This paper demonstrates teaching and learning practices in an…

In this study, the problem that has been addressed is the poor college academic experiences of neuro-diverse students who do not complete degree programs at the same rate as their non-disabled peers despite levels of self-esteem that are at times comparable to those of non-disabled peers. The undergirding framework for the study was Self…

Color-evasive ideology within disability higher education research is a pressing issue. The lack of naming and critiquing Whiteness in higher education disability research is a frequent challenge that remains the status quo despite its deleterious effects on disability scholarship, practice, and education. Whitecentric disability research paints…

Historically, disability services focused on serving the needs of students with disabilities who formally disclose a disability to their office. However, with only 35% of students with disabilities self-disclosing to disability services, the majority of students with disabilities must navigate postsecondary education without the use of…