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084 - Program of inclusion of students with disabilities, Universidad
Tecnologica Santa Catarina, Mexico
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ONTACT
Universidad Tecnológica Santa Catarina
Mr. José Cárdenas Cavazos
Ms. Ana Tamez
Mexico
www.utsc.edu.mx+ (81) 81248403
jcardenas@utsc.edu.mx atamez@utsc.edu.mxO
VERALL GOAL
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MISSION
People with disabilities often face barriers that prevent them from learning and participation in the different
educational levels and work life. Through the model of Inclusive Education, people with disabilities are granted the
academic, technological and logistical support necessary for them to advance successfully through educational levels.
This way they can pursue a professional career and incorporate successfully into labor market.
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HE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED
The program supports students with disabilities on the basis of technological tools, academic and logistic backing and
educational programs to enable them to enter the labor market. The school groups consist of students with and without
disabilities, who are taught together by the same curriculum. The systems and academic evaluation criteria apply
equally to all students. The main support services provided to people with disabilities embody facility adaption for
accessibility requirements, specialized material and equipment, personnel training to teachers, technicians,
administrative assistants, teacher assistants and consultants. The academic support service offers private funds for
economic support, a free transport, psychological and pedagogic advice, diagnostic and psychological orientation and a
linking with job markets. Further on “facilitators” – graduates without disabilities from the last semester who support
the graduates – can be enrolled who support the graduates with disabilities in different academic activities.
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OUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS DEVELOPED
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Mexico
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OUNTRY
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COUNTRIES IN WHICH IT IS OPERATING
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Mexico
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ACTS ABOUT SIZE AND SCOPE
The current enrollment stands at 527 students with disabilities (125 in higher education, 385 in upper secondary
education, and 17 in basic education).