STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ADAPTATION OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

This article examines the main directions for adapting the university environment for persons with disabilities based on a comparative analysis of European practices in inclusive higher education and an assessment of their potential application in the Republic of Armenia. The study clarifies the scientific problem of translating general inclusive-education principles into an operational university-level strategy and proposes an integrated framework combining physical and digital accessibility, assistive technologies, adapted educational materials, social and psychological support, staff training, transferability assessment and measurable monitoring indicators. The analysis shows that the creation of an inclusive educational environment requires a systematic approach rather than isolated measures and should include the modernisation of infrastructure, the improvement of information systems, the development of institutional support mechanisms and the assessment of financial and organisational readiness. Based on the examined international experience, a strategic plan for the adaptation of universities is proposed, incorporating short-term, medium-term and long-term measures aimed at improving the accessibility and quality of higher education for persons with disabilities. It may therefore be concluded that the successful implementation of inclusive policies in Armenian universities requires a comprehensive combination of infrastructural, technological, organisational and social transformations aimed at ensuring equal access to educational opportunities and promoting the full participation of persons with disabilities in university life.