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Table 3: Results of Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Test

Construct Number of Items Cronbach’s alpha

Value
Scale 28 0.82

Factor I 08 0.74

Factor II 06 0.76
Factor III 06 0.80

Factor IV 08 0.79
Source: Authors’ calculation, 2023

Table 03 shows that all estimated construct values were higher than the recommended value
(0.70), indicating good internal consistency and dependability in the model's link measures.

For the first factor, the following statements (FI.1 to FI.8) showed markedly higher positive
loadings.

FI.1. There are architectural barriers in the faculty.

FI.2. Transport method is provided from the main gate to the faculty to peers with educational
needs.

FI.3. Some classrooms favour access/mobility.
FI.4. The classroom space allows group work.

FI.5. The classroom equipment is adapted.
FI.6. There are “Special Educational Needs” (SWDS) support technologies in the faculty.

FI.7. Auxiliary support staff is needed.

FI.8. SWDs do not have the facilities to carry out external internships.
The first factor accounted for 19.893 per cent of the total variation and was identified as

“accessibility and resources that universities have to facilitate inclusion”.

For the second factor, the following statements (FII.9 to FII.14) showed strong positive factor

loadings.
FII.9. There is coordination between university administration and academics.

FII.10. Academics must adapt the ACTIVITIES of their courses.

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