The Practice of Inclusiveness at Addis Ababa University: In The Case of Students with Disability
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2023-07
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Addis Ababa University
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Examining Addis Ababa University's inclusiveness Practice regarding students with disability was the purpose of this study. Four basic research questions were utilized by the researcher to accomplish this goal. A qualitative research approach was employed by the researcher. Six students with three types of disability were the study's participants. They were sampled by using criterion purposive sampling technique. They are all Addis Ababa University students. Interview and focus group discussion were used to gather data. The qualitative data was analyzed narratively. This study found that, inclusion is not practiced and implemented properly at Addis Ababa University. Even though there are some individuals who are cognizant of inclusion, the remaining are a challenge to the students. Students are challenged by different problems including inaccessibility, lack of trained sign language interpreter, lack of assistive device and teaching aids, elevators and ramp services, attitudinal barriers and inability to build social relationships. Also, the finding show the intervention to be undertaken to overcome obstacles and improve the quality of services at the University that include conduct awareness program, promote the collaboration of relevant stakeholders, provide assistive devices and learning materials, conduct training sign language interprets, make all facilities accessible to students with disabilities, implement domestic policies and proclamations and international conventions and involve the participation of students with disability at the University.