The purpose of this paper was intended to present the current status of inclusive higher education for students with disabilities in Taiwan. Literature review, documentary analysis, and field observation were used to collect the needed information. The history for educating students with disabilities in higher education institutions in Taiwan has almost been forty years. Various measures were employed to meet the special needs of students with disabilities in pursuing higher education. Two college admission tracks are available now for senior high graduates with disabilities. One of them is the general track from which students with disabilities just follow the same channel for regular students. Another track is based on the Further Education Guidance Measures for Students with Physical and Mental Disabilities after Compulsory Education. The Financial Assistance Guidelines for College Students with Physical and Mental Disabilities is the most important guidance instrument from which the Ministry of Education could give financial assistance to public and private universities and colleges in providing needed supports for students with physical and mental disabilities. The Ministry of Education has set up a formula, based on the number of students with disabilities and their severity, to assess the financial needs of universities and colleges. The financial assistance includes current and capital expenses. In addition, the Ministry of Education also provides scholarship, tuition and fees supports directly to students with disabilities. A guidance program for students with disabilities set up by Nanhua University was presented as an exemplary model for inclusive higher education in Taiwan. In this program, two full time resource room counselors are employed to coordinate and serve the guidance program for students with disabilities in this university. The director of Student Counseling Center is in charge of this guidance program. All teachers offering courses to the students with disabilities are consulted to provide needed supports to these students. In order to provide specific support, an Individualized Guidance Plan (IGP) is developed for each student with disability in the university. In addition to the individualized guidance, some extra-curricular activities and field trips are also organized for students with disabilities to enhance their social interaction and integration.
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ERIC(Online Submission) ERIC Number: ED494157 pp.1-10
