An Analysis of the Academic Limitations of Blind and visually impaired students: A Qualitative Research

In the present study, the aim was to describe and understand the perception of blind and visually impaired students about their Academic limitations at the higher education level. The present study was conducted in the academic year of 2019-2020 with a qualitative approach of conventional qualitative content analysis. From the community of blind and visually impaired students, 12 students in this range were selected using purposive sampling method and participated in a semi-structured in-depth interview. The text analysis of the interviews was performed manually using the communication analysis model. Data validation strategies were performed using the methods of External checks, Member check, allocating sufficient time for data collection, and continuous conflict and Investingator Triangulation. Findings were extracted in the main categories of "entrance exam challenges", "inappropriate physical space of the university", "communication challenges", "educational challenges" and "organizational procrastination" and several sub-classes. The results showed that despite the adoption and cross-sectional implementation of domestic and international laws protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, the Academic needs of this group of students are less considered; And in practice, their Academic requirements are not taken into account. It is suggested that those in charge take the necessary measures considering the practical achievements of the research