Naslov
Social support, the presence of barriers and ideas for the future from students with disabilities in the higher education system in Croatia

Autori
Milić Babić, Marina ; Dowling, Monica

Izvornik
Disability & society (0968-7599) 30 (2015), 4; 614-629

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
students with disabilities; social support; higher education; barriers; Croatia

Sažetak
This paper examines how students with disabilities in Croatia perceive support, experience barriers and propose ways forward for equality of opportunities in the higher education system. In qualitative interviews, students were satisfied with the informal support they received from family and friends but dissatisfied with the formal support they received from Universities and the Government. Obstacles to inclusion included: inadequate transport and finance to attend University and minimal adaptation of buildings, toilets, lifts, classrooms and dormitories. Students proposed: • Investment in adapting buildings, personal assistants, educational grants and transport, • Co-ordination within the formal systems from national government to universities and NGOs, • Measures to increase disability awareness for academics, professionals and other students within higher education The situation for students with disabilities in Croatia is a reminder for those working in countries where policy and practice is relatively advanced, that many disability battles are still to be won in newer nations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Socijalne djelatnosti

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