University research and practices in the field of special needs: an overview (Panorama de la investigación y prácticas universitarias en el ámbito de las necesidades especiales)

Abstract

Training and research in special educational needs (SENs) are crucial in order to properly implement strategies that foster inclusive education at university. Today more than ever, education is connected to new job opportunities, success and social and educational mobility. A university policy should meet the increasing demands from many groups of individuals with functional diversity, whom we should guarantee an effective allocation of professionals, resources and conditions capable of recognizing these individuals’ potential and skills. This special issue contains eight proposals that present a variety of inclusive strategies which are one step in this direction.