Inclusione e partecipazione scolastica: una ricerca narrativa sull’esperienza scolastica e universitaria degli studenti sordi

Daniele Bullegas

;Stefania Scanu;Antonello Mura

2026-01-01

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a narrative inquiry involving eleven deaf students, aimed at exploring – through their life stories – the barriers and facilitators that shape participation and inclusion in school and university settings. The semi-structured interviews provided a multifaceted account of individual trajectories, highlighting the central role of communication, the quality of educational relationships, and the presence of both formal and informal support networks. The narrative approach proved particularly effective in amplifying the participants’ voices, transforming their lived experiences into epistemic and emancipatory tools. The findings call for a critical rethinking of educational environments from a truly inclusive perspective – one that recognizes deafness not merely as a special need to be accommodated, but as a valuable resource for the entire learning community.