Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{179492,
        author = {Dr. Francis M C and Fathima M A and Dr. Somasekharan T M and Mariya M A},
        title = {A Case Study on the Personal and Social Challenges Faced by College Students with Disabilities in Higher Education},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7477-7484},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179492},
        abstract = {This study seeks to explore the multifaceted 
challenges encountered by disabled students in the 
realm of higher education. Focusing on colleges within 
the Ernakulam district, the research aims to investigate 
impediments to academic and social engagement, 
including physical accessibility, social stigma, and lack 
of 
support resources using a mixed-methods 
methodology.  The study's goal is to assess the impact of 
these issues on mental health and well-being, investigate 
coping methods, and propose recommendations for 
policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to create 
inclusive environments. The findings are expected to 
provide a comprehensive understanding of the 
challenges faced by disabled students. Using a 
qualitative case study approach, data will be collected 
through purposive sampling, employing surveys, 
interviews and focus group discussions, as well as 
inform strategies to promote equal opportunities, 
accessibility, and social inclusion, ultimately improving 
their overall college experience.},
        keywords = {Academic and Social Engagement,  Accessibility, Disabled Students, Higher Education,  Inclusive Environment, Social Inclusion, Social Stigma.},
        month = {May},
        }