ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AS A MEANS OF TEACHING AND EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The present critical interpretive study and paper constitutes an endeavor to demonstrate that active citizenship is a fundamental pillar in cultivating the academic, communicative, and social skills of students with disabilities, and does not merely represent a tool of socialization. Consequently, self-perception, self-efficacy, the development of critical thinking,and the empowerment of the voice of students with disabilities are reinforced through their active participation in collective activities. At the same time, it is ascertained and established that teaching through practices of active citizenship provides a comprehensive learning framework, since it is connected with equality, social justice, and education for human rights. Finally, certain proposals of practical interventions are presented/deposited, aiming at universal access to education, equal participation, and the assurance that students with disabilities will enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all their peers.