INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTS
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Inclusion, accessibility, higher educationAbstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/yc.v9i16.0631
This study addressed the issues of inclusion and accessibility at the Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí (ULEAM) Pedernales Extension, Ecuador, with the aim of improving the university environment for all students. A mixed methodology was used, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on the perceptions of students and faculty, as well as other relevant stakeholders, such as people with disabilities and representatives of minority groups. The results of this research are applicable both within ULEAM and in other higher education contexts, providing concrete, evidence-based information to improve accessibility and inclusion on campus. The recommendations derived from this study, such as the implementation of specific policies and programs, the improvement of physical and digital infrastructure, and the strengthening of support services, were expected to contribute to transforming the institutional culture and promoting a more inclusive and diverse university environment. Furthermore, the findings of this research had the potential to be broadly transferable to other educational institutions in Ecuador and beyond, as well as relevant to policymakers and organizations interested in promoting equity and diversity in higher education nationally and internationally. Ultimately, this study sought to contribute to building a more just and inclusive society by identifying and addressing the barriers that limit access to and participation in higher education.
Keywords: Inclusion, accessibility, higher education.
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