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development of an inclusive society" requires a broader knowledge than that

acquired in education.

The educational programme "Inclusive Approach to Students with

Disabilities in Academic Setting" for teaching and non-teaching staff has
big potential and good results. The quality of the educational programme

can be further improved by allocating more time (hours) for exercises and
group discussions to improve knowledge, but also positive attitudes towards

people with disabilities and skill development.

Investing in the competencies of teaching and non-teaching staff related to
the inclusion of persons with disabilities in higher education will contribute

to a more inclusive environment in Sri Lanka's universities and thus will
contribute to the achievement of the project's objective - the development of

a support system to promote equal opportunities for students with
disabilities in Sri Lanka's universities.

6. References

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ALBashtawy, M. (2021). Students’ perceptions and experiences in
a health promotion course using interactive learning. Heliyon, 7(6),

e07192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07192

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