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Beyond Section 504: satisfaction and empowerment of students with disabilities in higher education. (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
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Exceptional Children
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March 1, 1993
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ABSTRACT: College and university students with disabilities were surveyed to determine their levels of satisfaction with accessibility, special services, and accommodations at their schools. In addition, students were requested to identify barriers to postsecondary education, improvements in services, and other concerns. Respondents generally, expressed satisfaction with the services that they had received. However, the majority indicated that they had encountered barriers to their education, including a lack of understanding and cooperation from administrators, faculty, staff,, and other students; lack of adaptive aids and other resources; and inaccessibility of buildings and ...