Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: The Experience of a University Student in Brunei
In Brunei, increased numbers of children with disabilities have been given educational opportunities in appropriate programs in schools. Students with disabilities have also succeeded in qualifying for higher studies on completing secondary education. However, there is a need for local university...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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UiTM Publisher
2007-06-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of University Education |
| Online Access: | https://www.rmc.uitm.edu.my/images/stories/AJUE/vol3-no1/bab%205.pdf |
| Summary: | In Brunei, increased numbers of children with disabilities have been given educational
opportunities in appropriate programs in schools. Students with disabilities have also succeeded
in qualifying for higher studies on completing secondary education. However, there is a need for
local university and colleges to cater to the specific needs of students with disabilities. This
paper describes the experiences of a student with visual disabilities in Universiti Brunei
Darussalam. The student emphasised his use of compensatory learning strategies, the
accommodation available on campus, peer relationships and self-advocacy to communicate his
needs. The support given to the student facilitated his academic success. The student is fully
aware of his capabilities and his positive self-esteem has helped to overcome various setbacks. It
is hoped that the information provided in this article will foster improvement in providing
facilities for students with disabilities to learn in comfort and for the future enrollment of more
students with special needs. |
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| ISSN: | 1823-7797 1823-7797 |