BIO

Hello!, I am Austin DeBrun, a pre-dental student from Venice, Florida. My passion for dentistry stems from a blend of science and artistry, aimed at promoting holistic health. My research interests lie in innovative technologies for enhanced patient care. Outside academics, I enjoy photography and volunteer work. My goal is to establish a dental practice dedicated to community service and advancing dental care.

Promoting Belongingness: An Inclusive Approach for Students with Disabilities

Abstract

The sense of belonging is crucial to individuals as it creates emotional support,
security and validation. For students with disabilities, a lack of sense of belongingness
can make students feel isolated or excluded. This study investigates the factors which
affect the sense of belongingness which affect students with disabilities.
• In order to identify these gaps, students first compiled a conceptual list of factors that
could affect sense of belongingness among students with disabilities.
• Next, Studies related to the sense of belongingness among this population are
identified and analyzed. After the completion of this process, existing research is
comparted to the conceptual list of factors
• By identifying the certain factors which are considered to affect belongingness,
further research questions will be formulated as a means to study this topic more.

Keywords: Disability, belongingness, students