The Inherent Value of Disability in Higher Education

Evidence suggests that college students with disabilities (SWDs) continue to encounter attitudinal and physical barriers while institutions endeavor to offer reasonable supports—mainly in the form of accommodations and modifications. In practice, disability is largely treated as something external a...

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Published in:Social Inclusion
Main Author: Ostiguy, Benjamin J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cogitatio Press 2018
In: Social Inclusion
Further subjects:B Disability
B Higher Education
B Deep Ecology
B Neoliberalism
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