This paper attempts to explain the need of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) for the specific disadvantaged population so as to meet their changing demand for knowledge and skill acquisition. There are no controversies ...

Persons with disabilities are regarded as one of the most socially excluded groups in all societies today. Many policies and Programmes have been formulated for their advantage and more so, in the field of education, ...

Open Distance Learning (ODL) universities are required to make policy provisions for students with disabilities (SwDs) to have full benefit of open access to higher education. Despite access to further education being a ...