In this chapter, we describe the current state of theory and research related to the higher
education experiences of students with disabilities. It begins with a review of the legal and …

In higher education, students with disabilities play an active role in securing and utilizing
academic accommodations. Numerous studies have explored different aspects of the …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused nearly all colleges and universities to transition in-person
courses to an online format. In this study, we explored how the rapid transition to online …

Students with disabilities are increasingly enrolling in colleges and universities. However,
many institutions are still unprepared to support them beyond the basic federal mandate of …

The presence of students with disabilities (SWD) at colleges and universities in the United
States has increased significantly in recent years, yet many of these students continue to …

Federal legislation requires most colleges and universities to provide equal access and
reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. However, many students do not …

Today, more students with disabilities attend four year institutions, but may struggle to
succeed within these settings. University faculty attitudes and practices contribute to the …

A significant body of research on student retention reflects that social and environmental
factors influence continued enrollment in postsecondary education and academic success …

College students with disabilities develop and utilize strategies to facilitate their learning
experiences due to their unique academic needs. Using a semi-structured interview …

To expand knowledge on the accessibility of higher education to students with disabilities,
the study compared 170 such students in higher education institutions in Israel with 156 …