A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF HIGHER EDUCATION ADAPTATION PROBLEMS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Abstract

The emergence of inclusive education has altered the landscape of special education placements, dismantling segregation. This report performed one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of three college students with disabilities using a qualitative research methodology. This study examined the obstacles and problems experienced by students with disabilities in higher education and hypothesize on the quality of integrated higher education. The research subject believed that the main difficulties experienced in the educational process include living environment, academic learning, and interpersonal communication. The findings of this research indicated that inclusive education is the most effective approach for accommodating students with disabilities, and universities should implement changes to ensure their full inclusion and participation.