„… I try to focus on the gender discrimination aspect, but among disabled people that’s not the main problem” — Barriers and supporting factors in the participation of students with disabilities in higher education

Abstract

The article examines visible and invisible structural barriers and biases impeding access to higher education, offering examples from Hungary and beyond. The article showcases practice-oriented, reflective approaches and a case study examining the underlying patterns and discourses that maintain inequalities in higher education. Considerations and findings inform various stakeholders and individuals of systemic barriers and issues, and the findings act as catalysts for promoting and ensuring equitable access and participation in higher education.

Keywords

• access
• higher education
• inclusion
• individuals with disabilities
• participation