ABSTRACT
The previous educational experiences of all students will play a major part in their decision to enter higher education (HE); after all, it is at one end of the educational supply chain. However, for disabled people there may be additional, often complex, decisions that can shape their educational path. This chapter will discuss these additional decisions by highlighting the main barriers to HE participation that currently exist for disabled people and how these barriers can impact on the choices disabled people make. We examine the journey for disabled people to, and into, HE rather than focusing on students’ on-course experiences (which are addressed by other authors within this book). We will also highlight a range of interventions and models of good practice to assist practitioners to improve support, and increase opportunities for disabled people into HE.
