Issued:31.01.25
Purpose
Ensuring the full and equal involvement of students, faculty, and administrative staff with disabilities is the goal of this policy. The following are its goals:
• Encourage inclusive settings for work and education;
• Assure sufficient financing and resource distribution;
• Take down institutional, mental, and physical obstacles;
• Offer prompt, efficient, and appropriate accommodations.
Organizational and Lawful Structure
Below are the guiding principles of this policy:
• The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) of the United Nations;
• National laws pertaining to disabilities and anti-discrimination;
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 8, and 10, in particular);
• The organization's dedication to inclusion, equity, and diversity.
Definitions
• Unfair strain: Considerable cost or difficulty in relation to the institution's size, resources, and structure.
• Disability: A chronic handicap that may prevent equitable participation, whether it be mental, physical, intellectual, or sensory.
• Appropriate Accommodation: Modifications or adjustments that are suitable and necessary to guarantee equitable access without placing an excessive or unwarranted burden.
Scope
The following rules are applicable:
• Students, both enrolled and applicants;
• Academic and nonacademic personnel;
• Visitors taking part in any program or activity offered by the institution.
Reasonable Accommodation Types
Among the examples include, but are not restricted to:
• Enhancements to physical accessibility (signage, elevators, ramps);
• Adaptive technology (screen readers, Braille printers);
• Academic accommodations (extended exam time, note-takers, sign language interpreters);
• Workplace accommodations (flexible schedules, modified duties);
• Alternative formats for learning materials (audio, Braille, digital).
Approach to Funding
To guarantee long-term financial viability:
• A Specific Budget Line: A yearly allotment from the university's operating budget.
• Cost-sharing Schemes: Cooperation with NGOs, or government agencies
• All-inclusive Purchasing: Give preference to suppliers and services that adhere to accessibility guidelines.
Increasing Knowledge and Capability
• Required instruction on inclusive teaching methods and disability rights for professors and staff;
• Student awareness initiatives around disabilities;
• Feedback systems and yearly accessibility checks.
Observation and Assessment
Regular reporting on:
• The quantity and kinds of accommodations offered;
• Customer satisfaction and service effectiveness;
• Funding gaps and budget utilization.
• Every two years, an independent assessment is conducted to determine the impact and suggest changes.
Mechanism for Grievance Redress
• Clear processes for handling accommodations that are denied or delayed;
• An appeals process with an impartial review body.
Review
This policy will be revised every two years or if there are major institutional or legal changes.
