In our view, higher education institutions are particularly challenged to implement inclusion in the educational context. Inclusion should be implemented in
- training and further education of teaching staff,
- advancing the university’s awareness of accessible education,
- training students for an inclusive future labour market.
Academic institutions can serve as pioneers in society and in educating future professionals and scientists.
Steps towards an optimally inclusive environment must be taken and shown in practice. This can be done by
- conducting research,
- inventing possible solutions,
- making evidence-based interventions,
- using best practice examples,
- taking stock of practical methods for implementation.
There are still gaps in inclusion and inclusive communication. Persons with disabilities are not properly included in making decisions and taking action. NIICTE is an inclusive network that strives to identify and remove barriers to inclusion. NIICTE addresses professionals of all disciplines to join its efforts and participate in international multidisciplinary collaboration.