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The Department of Care for Students with Disabilities derives its vision and mission from those of the Deanship of Student Affairs. It is founded on the belief that students are the university’s most valuable investment, and that investing in students is an investment in the most precious and enduring resource. The Department serves as a central reference point for students with disabilities, addressing their needs, supporting their academic journey, developing their interests, and nurturing their talents within a supportive and inclusive university environment. It also acts as a vital link between students, the university, and the wider community.

The Department is committed to empowering students with disabilities and facilitating their academic journey within a fair and inclusive environment that accommodates diverse needs. Its key objectives are:

1. To promote the effective integration of students with disabilities into university life.

2. To enable students to achieve academic, social, and personal independence.

3. To ensure access to appropriate educational, social, and technological services.

4. To raise awareness of disability-related issues within and beyond the university.

The Department provides services tailored to different types of disabilities to ensure full participation and inclusion in university life. Beneficiaries include:

Visual Impairment:

•Includes total blindness, partial vision loss, and conditions affecting visual clarity.

Mobility Impairment:

•Includes paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal injuries, amputations, and neurological or muscular conditions affecting movement.

Severe Hearing Impairment:

•Includes total or profound deafness requiring sign language or alternative communication methods.

Partial Hearing Impairment:

•Includes mild to severe hearing loss requiring assistive devices and communication support.

Chronic Health Conditions:

•Includes students with long-term medical conditions requiring continuous care and follow-up.

Temporary Disabilities:

•Includes short-term injuries or health conditions affecting academic performance and requiring temporary accommodations.

Specialized Department Services

1. Assessment and classification of disabilities prior to university admission.

2. Provision of educational and social support services.

3. Training in life skills and assistive technologies.

4. Provision of assistive devices through community partnerships (e.g., Mada Initiative).

5. Delivery of technical support tailored to individual needs.

6. Monitoring student access to and benefit from services.

7. Preparing an accessible university environment.

8. Providing volunteer support through the Rebeka Initiative.

9. Offering specialized health and social care.

10. Organizing awareness programs and workshops.

Services by the Deanship of Student Affairs

1. Accessible student housing.

2. Financial support for eligible students.

3. Specialized transportation services.

4. Health and social care services.

5. Nutrition services within student housing.

6. Mobility assistance on campus.

7. Student employment and career preparation programs.

8. Student activities and talent development programs.

For Students with Visual Impairments

•Braille devices and Braille Sense notebooks.
•Magnifiers.
•Screen reader software (e.g., NVDA).
•Specialized keyboards.
•White cane.

For Students with Mobility Impairments

•Tablet devices.
•Voice recorders.
•Adjustable support tables.
•Eye-tracking and head-tracking devices.
•Wheelchairs.
•Adaptive mouse and keyboards.
•Mounting equipment.
•Crutches.

For Students with Hearing Impairments

•Hearing amplification devices.
•Direct communication devices.
•Indirect communication systems.
•Alert systems.
•Headsets.

Shared Devices

•Laptops.
•Tablets (e.g., iPad, Microsoft Surface).
•Calculators.
•Additional devices based on individual needs.

Registration Form for the Department of Care for Students with Disabilities :

Registration Form in Special Needs Section

For assistance requests submitted by students, staff, and faculty members.
Phone:

24143089
24143117

E-mail: sns@squ.edu.om