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Investigate the lived experiences, perceptions, and unique accessibility needs of university students with invisible disabilities.

January 15, 2013Disability & Society

The lived experience of students with an invisible disability at a Canadian university

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Investigate the lived experiences, perceptions, and unique accessibility needs of university students with invisible disabilities.
Conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with university students diagnosed with dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mental illness at a Canadian institution.
Identified and structured core qualitative themes concerning the nature of disability, campus accessibility, social environments, and institutional barriers.
Identified prominent themes highlighting pervasive social and organizational barriers that hinder full participation despite existing physical accessibility measures.
Demonstrated that students frequently experience negative perceptions and skepticism regarding their conditions within the university context, leading to actionable recommendations for institutional reform.

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Qualitative interview study reveals persistent social and organizational barriers in university students with invisible disabilities, highlighting the need for tailored academic accommodations.

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Mullins et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a11f5ed07103abb49ad0835 https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2012.752127

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Qualitative interview study reveals persistent social and organizational barriers in university students with invisible disabilities, highlighting the need for tailored academic accommodations.

The lived experience of students with an invisible disability at a Canadian university

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The lived experience of students with an invisible disability at a Canadian university

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