Disability as Diversity in Higher Education

Disability as Diversity in Higher Education
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9781317287704
ISBN-13 : 1317287703
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Book Synopsis Disability as Diversity in Higher Education by : Eunyoung Kim

Download or read book Disability as Diversity in Higher Education written by Eunyoung Kim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing disability not as a form of student impairment—as it is typically perceived at the postsecondary level—but rather as an important dimension of student diversity and identity, this book explores how disability can be more effectively incorporated into college environments. Chapters propose new perspectives, empirical research, and case studies to provide the necessary foundation for understanding the role of disability within campus climate and integrating students with disabilities into academic and social settings. Contextualizing disability through the lens of intersectionality, Disability as Diversity in Higher Education illustrates how higher education institutions can use policies and practices to enhance inclusion and student success.


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