Facilitators and barriers of the inclusion process in higher education: the perspective of tutors of Piane-UC program

Abstract

Higher education represents greater opportunities for participation in society for people with disabilities. In this context, in order to promote the inclusion of pupils with sensory and motor disabilities Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile develops the PIANE -UC program. The aim of this study is to identify and understand the facilitators and barriers of the inclusion of students with disabilities in the context of higher education from the perspective of the tutors that support students in this program. Through a qualitative approach in the form of case study, nine interviews were analyzed using Grounded Theory  methodology. This analysis revealed that an important aspect to consider is the conceptualization of disability, as bases upon this, the inclusive practices generated will be more or less appropriate.