The Inclusion of d/Deaf Students in the Universities of Turin, Italy: Services Provided, Individual Plans and Open Questions
The Inclusion of d/Deaf Students in the Universities of Turin, Italy: Services Provided, Individual Plans and Open Questions
Author(s): Pamela Crepaldi, Carolina Carotta, Enrico DolzaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Social development, Social differentiation, Family and social welfare, Economic development, Social Norms / Social Control, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Education, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: higher education; Deafness; Sign Language; Erasmus; UNCRPD; university
Summary/Abstract: The enrollment of d/Deaf students in the universities of Turin, Italy, has increased for the past 15 years. Each student is entitled to an individual plan and special educational services, such as sign language interpretation and specialized tutorships. However, results of this study highlight several issues, including high percentages of d/Deaf students dropping out from university and the lack of access to international mobility programs.
Journal: Педагогика
- Issue Year: 88/2016
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 961-970
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF