This study examined the experiences of disabled students at a variety of Scottish universities and colleges. The study was intended to provide insight into what it is like to be a student with additional needs, and to develop a list of key issues for policymakers. In the first phase of the study conducted in the summer of 1996, a preliminary survey of disability coordinators at these institutions sought information on the institutional definition of "disabled students," enrollment numbers of disabled students, provisions for catering to disabled students, and monitoring systems used by the institutions. In the second phase, 12 disabled students were interviewed about their lives, experiences, and aspirations; there was also an observational "shadowing" of the students through a typical week. Following a brief introduction, the report sections describe the students; the students' lives prior to enrollment; their experiences while attending their respective institutions; how students relate to their institution and its policies; obstacles encountered on the campus; the types of support available to students; students' social life and nonacademic accommodation; (8) students' views of their employment futures; the views of institutional staff; and the conclusions reached by researchers. Appendices include the coordinator questionnaire, notes on the "shadowing" method, and a list of participating students. (MAB)