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SOTO-FUENTES, Alejandro Andrés; SAGREDO-ORTIZ, Sindy Marisel  e  ESPINOZA BARRIGA, Carmen Alejandra. Perceptions and Attitudes of University Faculty toward Disability: A Case Study in Chile. Pág. Educ. [online]. 2025, vol.18, n.1, e4250.  Epub 01-Jun-2025. ISSN 1688-7468.  https://doi.org/10.22235/pe.v18i1.4250.

Disability is currently a significant topic within the field of education. Exploring the perspectives of those responsible for training future teachers and fostering inclusion in higher education is increasingly important. This study aimed to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of faculty members in the Special Education Teaching program at a private university in Chile toward individuals with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 faculty members, and content analysis was carried out using the qualitative software NVivo 12. The main findings indicate that faculty members have a positive perception of and attitude toward disability. They agree on respecting the fundamental rights of individuals as typical citizens, recognize that a person's abilities are not inherently limited by their disability, and associate necessary support with functional ecological approaches. Consequently, teacher educators may be contributing positively to the mindset of future teachers. This study provides valuable insights into faculty perspectives in higher education from an inclusive lens

Palavras-chave : perception; attitude; faculty; teachers; higher education; disability.

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