Exploring the Perspectives of Students with Disabilities on the Reasonable Accommodations Provided in Higher Education Institutions

Sereen Talal  Al Bakri; Basmah F. Alshahrani

doi:10.36941/jesr-2024-0172

Authors

Sereen Talal Al Bakri Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Basmah F. Alshahrani Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2024-0172

Keywords:

Students with disability, reasonable accommodation, qualitative research, high education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the available treatment for students with disabilities (SWD) in post-secondary education. the main research question focuses on exploring the perspectives of SWD about the reasonable accommodation focuses they received at King Saud University (KSU), and Princess Nourah University (PNU). A qualitative research methodology was used, information was subsequently collected from 12 SWD via a semi-structured interview format and using Thematic analysis to write the result report. some significant results arose, such as that the majority of SWDs stated that CDSS helps assist with their schooling. Many, however, said that the faculty did not understand their demands and that they needed instruction in this area. They also expressed dissatisfaction with admissions procedures that bar them from enrolling in certain departments.

Received: 16 May 2024 / Accepted: 16 September 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024