A Look at Equal Opportunities in the Admission Process in Universities in Lima, Peru

Abstract

This article presents the findings of a research project examining equal opportunities in the admission process at universities in Lima. The project's primary objective is to describe the various pathways and modalities of admission, as well as the technological and personal accessories used by visually impaired individuals during the admission process. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, employing a phenomenological cross-sectional, hermeneutical and socio-critical methodology. In addition to bibliographic and documentary research, data were collected through interviews with semi-structured interview guides. These were conducted with students and university graduates with visual impairment. The study population comprised five students and five university graduates and visually impaired professionals. In conclusion, the analysis of the context revealed that there is no admission process modality, nor technology and accessories that serve as support for applicants with this disability, enabling them to autonomously carry out the activities inherent to the admission process.