Listening to Student Voices about Postsecondary Education.

Lehmann, Jean P.; Davies, Timothy Gray; Laurin, Kathleen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ607999

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Publication Date: 2000

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Listening to Student Voices about Postsecondary Education.

Lehmann, Jean P.; Davies, Timothy Gray; Laurin, Kathleen M.

TEACHING Exceptional Children, v32 n5 p60-65 May-Jun 2000

In this study, 35 college students with disabilities identified the following barriers to their success: lack of understanding and acceptance of disabilities, lack of adequate services, lack of sufficient financial resources, and lack of self-advocacy skills and training needed to live independently. Tips for eliminating barriers are included. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes toward Disabilities, College Environment, College Students, Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Self Advocacy, Social Bias, Student Attitudes, Student Financial Aid, Student Personnel Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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