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Facilities for differently abled at Sona Devi University (Barrier-Free Environment)
At Sona Devi University (SDU), we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all students, including those with disabilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for academic success and personal development, irrespective of physical challenges. To ensure that differently-abled students can access all university facilities and participate fully in campus life, SDU has implemented various barrier-free facilities, including lifts and ramps across the campus.
Vision
To create an inclusive, barrier-free campus that provides equal opportunities for students with disabilities to engage in academic, extracurricular, and social activities, ensuring their full participation in university life.
Mission
Our mission is to:
- Provide accessible infrastructure and facilities to support students with physical disabilities.
- Promote an inclusive environment where differently-abled students can access all educational and recreational opportunities.
- Remove physical and mental barriers to ensure that students with disabilities feel welcomed and supported on campus.
Core Values
- Inclusivity: Ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, have access to the same opportunities.
- Accessibility: Creating an environment where students with disabilities can navigate the campus freely and without difficulty.
- Empowerment: Providing support, resources, and services to help students with disabilities thrive academically and socially.
- Equality: Promoting equal access to education and campus activities for all students.
Barrier-Free Infrastructure at Sona Devi University
Sona Devi University is committed to ensuring that all students, including those with physical disabilities, can access university facilities with ease. To achieve this, we have made significant improvements to our campus infrastructure, making it more accessible and inclusive.
- Lift Facilities Sona Devi University is equipped with elevators (lifts)Â in key buildings across the campus. These lifts ensure that students with mobility challenges can easily access classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, and other essential areas of the university.
- Wide Elevators: The lifts are designed to accommodate students in wheelchairs or with other mobility aids.
- Easy Accessibility: Strategically placed in all academic and administrative blocks, ensuring that no student with physical disabilities is restricted from accessing any part of the campus.
- Ramps for Easy Access To further enhance accessibility, SDU has ramps installed at the entrances of all major buildings, including hostels, lecture halls, libraries, and recreational areas.
- Smooth and Wide Ramps: Designed for easy navigation, the ramps provide students in wheelchairs or those with walking aids the opportunity to move freely across the campus.
- Safe and Durable Construction: The ramps are made with non-slip surfaces to ensure safety, especially during adverse weather conditions.
- Accessible Restrooms To ensure that differently-abled students have access to safe and convenient facilities, accessible restrooms have been installed in strategic locations around the campus.
- Wide Doors and Spacious Interiors: The restrooms are designed to accommodate students who use wheelchairs.
- Equipped with Essential Aids: Grab bars, adjustable sinks, and other facilities ensure the comfort and ease of use for differently-abled students.
- Accessible Pathways We have ensured that all major walkways, including those leading to classrooms, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities, are accessible to students with mobility challenges.
- Smooth Surfaces: Pathways are designed with smooth, even surfaces to prevent obstacles for wheelchair users and others with disabilities.
- Clear Signage: Easy-to-read and highly visible signs guide students with disabilities across the campus, ensuring they can navigate efficiently.
- Special Assistance for Examinations Sona Devi University provides special assistance for differently-abled students during exams. This includes:
- Extra Time: Additional time for students with specific disabilities during written exams.
- Scribes: Availability of scribes for students who may be unable to write due to physical limitations.
- Accessible Exam Centers: Ensuring that all examination centers are accessible and equipped with the necessary facilities for students with disabilities.
Support Services for Differently-Abled Students
- Personalized Support We understand that each differently-abled student has unique needs. To address this, we provide personalized support tailored to their specific requirements, which may include:
- Academic Support: Additional tutoring or note-taking assistance.
- Specialized Equipment: Provision of assistive technologies such as screen readers, audio books, and assistive listening devices.
- Academic Counseling: Regular sessions with academic counselors to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed.
- Awareness and Sensitization Programs Sona Devi University regularly conducts awareness and sensitization programs to educate the university community about the needs of students with disabilities and to encourage inclusive behavior.
- Workshops and Seminars: These programs focus on understanding disability issues, promoting empathy, and ensuring respectful and inclusive interactions on campus.
- Peer Support: Encouraging students to become active advocates for accessibility and inclusion, promoting a positive and supportive environment for all.
