State Policy on Adapting the Educational Environment for People with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions During Martial Law

Abstract

The article examines the state policy of adapting the educational environment for people with disabilities in higher education institutions of Ukraine during martial law. Based on the analysis of the regulatory framework, statistical data, and results of sociological surveys, the main aspects of implementing inclusive education in crisis conditions are considered. Using the results of a nationwide survey, key challenges faced by students with disabilities were identified, including disruption of educational continuity, limited access to assistive technologies, psychological difficulties, and socio-economic problems. A case study was conducted using the example of the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTU “KhPI”), which allowed for the evaluation of the effectiveness of adaptation measures at the level of an individual higher education institution. The research results indicate progress in creating an inclusive educational environment but also point to the need for further improvement of state policies and practices to support students with disabilities.