King, LizetteAlu, Augustine Aduko2023-11-132024-05-022023-11-132024-05-022023https://hdl.handle.net/10566/12418Philosophiae Doctor - PhDTen Ghanaian public university libraries were investigated to determine if they conform to universal design principles to accommodate students with disabilities. The study employed a multiple case study design and was underpinned by the Social Model of Disability and the International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions checklist for access to libraries for persons with disabilities. A mixed methods approach was adopted employing online questionnaires, and in-depth interviews to gather data from university librarians, heads of the physical development office, heads of disability units, and students with visual, mobile and hearing impairments. Data were further verified by observation and document analysis. Data were analysed thematically.enUniversity librariesAcademic librariesUniversal designStudents with disabilitiesStudents visually impairedUniversity of the Western Cape