Abstract
There are limited comparisons between the experience of disabled students in higher education and their non-disabled peers, particularly on practice placements. This article presents the results of such a comparison, across six professional disciplines in one UK university. The results revealed that both disabled and non-disabled students reported positive placement experiences and also similar difficulties. Such difficulties were exacerbated for some disabled students, however, including as a consequence of the attitudes of others to disability. Recommendations for practice are identified that aim to enhance the placement experience of all students and to remove barriers to access.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1205-1225 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Disability & Society |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Early online date | 26 Oct 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Disabled students
- higher education
- practice placements
- professional programmes
- student experience
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- General Health Professions
- General Social Sciences
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