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How Inclusive is Third Level Education? An investigation into the social experiences of students with disabilities at an Irish Third Level Institution

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2012
Abstract
This paper aims to investigate the social experiences of students with disabilities at an Trish third level institution, to establish the extent to which these students are socially included. The paper examines the social construction of disability, perception and attitude towards disability, and an in-depth examination of social inclusion policy. The research adopted a qualitative research methodology. The key findings of the research identify major factors which influence social experiences of students with disabilities these include; social participation levels, perception and attitude as well as policy and services.
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Department of Sociology, University of Limerick
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Socheolas;4(1), pp.83-103
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Socheolas, Volume 4 Issue 2
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Sociology, social experiences, disabilities
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https://researchrepository.ul.ie/handle/10344/8032
 https://doi.org/10.34961/1642
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Sustainable Development Goals
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