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The University provides equal access to education for all students, including those from underrepresented groups such as students with special needs. The University recognizes the unique challenges that students with disabilities face when pursuing higher education and it provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that these students have the same opportunities to succeed as their peers.

To this end, the University has developed a policy titled with Policy for “Students with Special Needs/ Disabilities” outlining its commitment to providing support and assistance to students with disabilities.

This policy statement includes the following key points:

• The University will aim to make all reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities: This means that the University will work to provide necessary accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure that they have equal access to education. Accommodation may include, but are not limited to, providing assistive technology, modified course materials, and accessible facilities.

• The University  will have dedicated and qualified staff to handle issues pertaining to students with disabilities: The University recognizes that students with disabilities may have unique needs and challenges and is committed to providing dedicated staff who are trained to handle these issues. These staff members will work closely with students with disabilities to provide support and guidance throughout their time at the university.

• The University will provide full assistance to students with disabilities in order to make the student’s transition to University smooth, without duress and inclusive: The University is committed to providing full assistance to students with disabilities to ensure that the transition to University is as smooth as possible. This may include providing orientation programs, academic advising, and other support services to help students with disabilities succeed academically and socially.

In addition to the policy statement, the University  has outlined the key responsibilities of various stakeholders in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the necessary support and accommodations to succeed academically and personally. These key responsibilities include:

Student Services

Student Counselling

• Provide counselling and guidance to staff and students regarding students with disabilities.

• Monitor the progression of students with disabilities and ensure that they are making sufficient academic progress.

Academic Staff

As Academic Advisors, all academic members of staff who are advising a students including those with special needs.