Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia

Students with disabilities face physical. social. and emotional barriers in their post secondary education. Some barriers may include obstruction in the environment, lack of awareness in the university community and peer participation. This article explores the experiences and challenges faced by vi...

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Main Authors: Yusop, F.D., Cheong, L.S., Abdullah, H.S.L., Muhamad, A.S., Tsuey, C.S., Wei, C.S.
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spelling my.um.eprints.92142014-10-20T03:05:29Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/9214/ Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia Yusop, F.D. Cheong, L.S. Abdullah, H.S.L. Muhamad, A.S. Tsuey, C.S. Wei, C.S. L Education (General) T Technology (General) Students with disabilities face physical. social. and emotional barriers in their post secondary education. Some barriers may include obstruction in the environment, lack of awareness in the university community and peer participation. This article explores the experiences and challenges faced by visually impaired students in a public university in Malaysia. The article delves into the feelings and aspirations ofthe students as they study in the University. It gives an insight into the lives of the students with disabilities and how they cope throughout their stay in the university. Taylor & Francis 2012 Article PeerReviewed Yusop, F.D. and Cheong, L.S. and Abdullah, H.S.L. and Muhamad, A.S. and Tsuey, C.S. and Wei, C.S. (2012) Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2. pp. 99-107. ISSN 0885-6257
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T Technology (General)
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T Technology (General)
Yusop, F.D.
Cheong, L.S.
Abdullah, H.S.L.
Muhamad, A.S.
Tsuey, C.S.
Wei, C.S.
Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
description Students with disabilities face physical. social. and emotional barriers in their post secondary education. Some barriers may include obstruction in the environment, lack of awareness in the university community and peer participation. This article explores the experiences and challenges faced by visually impaired students in a public university in Malaysia. The article delves into the feelings and aspirations ofthe students as they study in the University. It gives an insight into the lives of the students with disabilities and how they cope throughout their stay in the university.
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author Yusop, F.D.
Cheong, L.S.
Abdullah, H.S.L.
Muhamad, A.S.
Tsuey, C.S.
Wei, C.S.
author_facet Yusop, F.D.
Cheong, L.S.
Abdullah, H.S.L.
Muhamad, A.S.
Tsuey, C.S.
Wei, C.S.
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title Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
title_short Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
title_full Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
title_fullStr Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia
title_sort challenges among individuals with visual impairment in an institution of higher learning in malaysia
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