The State of Services Rendered For College of Social Sciences Students with Disability at Addis Ababa University: The Case of Special Needs Support Office
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2019-12
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As one of the biggest educational higher institutions Addis Ababa University has been
structurally established composing different departments, offices and responsible bodies. Among
other, Special Need Support Office is the one meant for providing supports and services to
Students with disabilities. The purpose of this research was therefore, to examine and making a
thorough study on the service and support provisions, the challenges faced, the opportunity
gained by College of Social Sciences SWDs at Addis Ababa University Special Need Support
Office, and recommend perceived solutions that helps to meet the office's objectives and SWDs
educational success. With qualitative method and descriptive case study design primary and
secondary data were assessed. The researcher's personal observations were also added to
consolidate the study. Primary data were collected through developing semi structured interview
guide and data from selected SWDs were captured. After the data analyzed the findings showed
the existence of gaps on services and supports that affects SWDs educational & material,
economical, psychological & social achievements and need to take corrective actions asnecessary. The research is concluded through proposing recommendation.
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Terms: Services and Supports, SWDs, SNSO, educational achievement