School Facilities: Experiences of PWD-Students

Abstract

The main purpose of this qualitative study is to find out the facilities of a higher educational institution for students with disabilities. Seven participants were selected for the interview. This study sought to discover the experiences of students with disabilities while staying in the premise as well as their motivations and the facilities that have helped them to strive for success continually. Also, this study unraveled the lessons and insights of the participants. It is indeed that having a disability is never a hindrance to getting the goals of every student who is determined enough to finish their studies. Further, schools' facilities and accommodations have a significant impact on the lives of those who are affected and have great help to motivate students to continue to strive. Based on the findings, themes such as: unavoidable challenges, assistance and convenience, being strategic and drawing inspiration, recognition of the usefulness of the facilities and acknowledgment for the need for improvement were established. The implication of this study to social work discipline is to understand the situations of students with disabilities thoroughly as this would as a reasonable basis for improving the facilities for those students.