SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT HIGHER EDUCATION OF PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Gulnaz Zahid MS Career Counselling & Education Program, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Aamna Saleem Khan MS Career Counselling & Education Program, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Zehra Keshf MS Career Counselling & Education Program, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v0i0.2083

Keywords:

disability, policy, employment, higher education

Abstract

This study is about the support and services provided to the students with disabilities in higher education of Pakistan. One university of Islamabad with a national and international repute was selected as a case study. Twelve focus group discussions were carried out with 100 faculty members. The thematic analysis was done that helped to understand university teachers’ perceptions and experiences relating to facilitating students with disability. Major theme identified include understanding the concept of disability, services available to students, faculty members’ practices and need for a specified disability center. Recommendations are derived for higher education in Pakistan.

 

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2018-11-17

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