HEI Disability Support Services
Colleges and universities recognise that not all members of our society have had the same opportunities to benefit from higher education. Students with disabilities, mature learners and students from certain cultural and socio-economic backgrounds continue to experience a variety of barriers to reaching their full educational potential.
The number of students with disabilities in higher education has increased significantly in recent years. This increase reflects a variety of factors including:
- improved supports across the education sector
- the development of positive admission policies for students with disabilities, and
- the development of dedicated disability support services in colleges and universities.
The main focus of the disability and access office of any college or university is to make sure that all students have the opportunity and support to reach their full educational potential.
Disability offices are strongly committed to:
- significantly increasing the numbers of students with disabilities who go to college, and
- creating a socially inclusive learning environment for all.