To create an inclusive and enabling environment for differently abled students, Universal Accessibility and Disability Services (UADS) offers the following services:
Reasonable Accommodation
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Concessions (Tests & Exams)
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Facilitation of exam venues for differently abled students
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Scribes (available on request)
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Accessible transport
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Accessible student housing
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Adaptive technology (devices and software – advised by NSFAS)
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Referrals to available student funding
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Universal design and access (infrastructure). UADS advise and facilitate the process.
Awareness and Sensitisation
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Orientation and mobility for blind and partially sighted students
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Awareness campaigns
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Advocacy and counselling on disability related issues
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Orientation of new, differently abled students
Braille Transcription Services (consultant, student and lecturer responsibilities)
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Tests and exams
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Adaptive text arrangements and other accessible formats