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Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences
e-ISSN: 2682-8502 | Vol. 6, No. 1, 228-236, 2024
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Navigating Inclusion: Revisit the Learning and Facilitating
Experienced by Students with Disabilities in Selangor, Malaysia
Saadiah Juliana Saadun
1
, Roslinda Alias
2*
, Ahmad Rithaudin Md Noor
3
,
Hamimah Hashim
2
, Mas Suryalis Ahmad
4
, Kartini Ilias
5
1
Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
2
Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
3
College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
4
Faculty of Dentisry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
5
Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
* Corresponding Author: linda512@uitm.edu.my
Received: 15 December 2023 | Accepted: 10 February 2024 | Published: 1 March 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55057/ajress.2024.6.1.20
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Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine the learning and facilitating experiences of
students with disabilities in higher education institutions (HEI) located in the state of Selangor,
Malaysia. The researchers employed electronic surveys and selective sampling to collect and
analyze quantitative data. The study involved the participation of fifty individuals with
disabilities who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled at five Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) located in Selangor. Only individuals possessing a disability
card issued by the Department of Social Welfare were eligible for selection, and participation
in the study was entirely voluntary. The research followed recognized ethical guidelines by
exclusively enrolling subjects who had provided express informed consent. The findings
indicate that the biggest barriers to experience learning and facilitating are related to SWD
conditions such as lab, workshop, studio, and/or practical work and lectures. The study
emphasizes the need for policy measures that provide an adequate inclusive environment to
SWDs for a more inclusive and equitable society. Further research and policy measures are
required to address learning and facilitating issues for SWDs in higher education.
Keywords: Students with disabilities (SWDs), Learning, Facilitating, Higher education
institutions (HEIs), Inclusivity
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1. Introduction
In Malaysia, there are ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering disability inclusion and mitigating
prejudice against individuals with disabilities (PWDs). The Persons with Disabilities Act of
2008 [1] plays a vital role in this task, recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals
with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or emotional disabilities. Under the Persons with
Disabilities Act of 2008, Malaysia has not merely achieved notable progress in enhancing
accessibility and promoting equitable opportunities for those with disabilities, but the
legislation places significant emphasis on the significance of inclusive education, thereby
creating opportunities for those with disabilities to obtain high-quality education and
vocational training. On this note, educational institutions are strongly encouraged to offer
essential accommodations and support services, creating an inclusive environment that
promotes academic success for all students, irrespective of their disability. The importance of
inclusiveness in higher education in this act is comparable to the Malaysia Education Blueprint