Inclusive Education of Persons with Disability : Life experiences in Colombia

Author

Padilla Andrea Carolina, Universidad del Rosario
pad_andrea@yahoo.com
Bogota, Cundinamarca 1
Colombia

Time

11 AM - 12.30 PM

Place

Raum 109

Abstract

Introduction: The perspective of persons with disability within the colombian context regarding inclusive education has not being taken into consideration from theirs experienciences and needs from the legal-politic and social perspective.
Objectives: to show the life experienices of people with disability results from the research.
Materials and Methods: Identification of people with different disabilities that were at the moment students or did their studies while being a disabled person; in order to organized focal groups by each disability (physical, cognitive, mental,sensorial). The questions were based on their aproach and experiences in education, problems regarding inclusion, legal and policy knowledge regarding inclusive education and their needs an feelings regarding their experience. Expert interviews with disabled leaders and professionals working on the topic on inclusion.
Results: present for implementation on inclusive education policies in Colombia

Presentation Language

English

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