The Perception of Students with Disabilities of the University’s Inclusive Services
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https://doi.org/10.57142/md.v1i1.18Keywords:
university, inclusion, students, disabililies, perceptionstsAbstract
The study is aimed at describing the perception campus inclusiveness of students with disabilities at Sebelas Maret University. The respondents were 28 students with variety of disabilities currently studying in several bachelor degree programs. Inclusiveness was measured using a likert scale consisting of 24 items, related to new student admission, instruction, administration, physical facilities, special service unit, and social supports. Students responded to each statement in four options: very poor, poor, good, and very good.The results indicated that inclusiveness level of the university was in the good category (means=3.37). Students were satisfied with the services in some aspects (admission and special service unit), and indicated inprovement in aspects of coaching, physical facilities, and social supports.
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