ROUTES AND PROTOCOLS FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL DISABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

Educational inclusion is a multidisciplinary strategy that guarantees compliance with the principle of universalization of education within a framework of rights, providing support to those who present a condition of disability, specific learning disorder, giftedness, socioemotional and/or economic vulnerability, catastrophic diseases or discrimination based on gender identity, religion, culture, among other barriers that affect the learning of many students around the world. The purpose of this research was to propose pathways and protocols for students with visual impairment in the higher education system. It was carried out under a qualitative approach, with an exploratory and applicative scope, considering a population of 293 students and a sample of 9 students with visual impairment. Among the results, it is highlighted that there is a population with visual impairment without updated medical follow-up or without a current disability card. The research concludes that the National University of Chimborazo has a solid internal legal framework, which facilitates the implementation of routes and protocols in favor of the visually impaired student population.