La intervención de Trabajo Social en los procesos para la inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad en la Universidad de Cuenca, período 2021-2022

Abstract

The present graduation study describes Social Work intervention in the inclusion processes of students with disabilities at the University of Cuenca during the period between 2021 and 2022. It begins with a comprehensive theoretical foundation that addresses various relevant aspects of the subject, including the role and functions of Social Work in the educational inclusion of students with disabilities within the university context, as well as an exposition of fundamental concepts related to disability. Secondly, the study examines the corresponding legal framework, detailing the regulations governing the inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education, with special emphasis on their application in the specific context of the University of Cuenca. The third section focuses on presenting and analyzing the results obtained through interviews with various stakeholders involved in the inclusion process, such as professionals from University Welfare and Human Rights departments, faculty members from different disciplines, and students with disabilities. These findings are critically discussed, leading to relevant conclusions derived from the research. Additionally, recommendations are proposed for future initiatives and research on the inclusion of students with disabilities at the University of Cuenca.