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Article: Classroom Approach for Students with Disabilities: A Needs Assessment

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Journal of College Student Development
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May 1, 1998
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Students with disabilities are pursuing higher education in increasing numbers (Ryan & McCarthy, 1994). In response to this trend, universities must develop and implement effective methods for assessing the needs of these students. This information is essential for program development. Unfortunately, needs assessments are sparse with respect to college students with disabilities (Houck, Asselin, Troutman, & Arrington, 1992). Support programs based on needs analyses tend to use their resources more effectively and are more likely to serve the academic and personal needs of students (Erwin, 1996). A needs assessment of students with disabilities was conducted to identify aspects of ...

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