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University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

Figure 2: The overall strategies to enhance social inclusion

Access to services, events,
buildings and facilities

Opportunities Receiving
for providing information in
feedback, accessible
enhancing the formats, and
graduate enhancing
profile and public
employability awarness

Receiving services from
the administrative and
academic staff, enhancing
volunteerism, and a
befriending culture

7. Conclusions

In conclusion, this study emphasises the importance of promoting social

inclusion within the University of Peradeniya by identifying the barriers and

mechanisms to social inclusion. By addressing these issues and creating an
inclusive environment, marginalised groups, including SWDs, can feel valued

and included. It is crucial to create policies that prioritise and promote social

inclusion to ensure equal opportunities and access to education and resources,
leading to a more diverse and inclusive university community. Moreover. We
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