Inclusivity for Students with Disabilities at NUST

At NUST, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including those with disabilities. Our campus is home to students with various physical impairments, including those who use wheelchairs, crutches, specialized footwear, or live with albinism.

To ensure accessibility, we have installed ramps across key facilities, including residence halls, the university clinic, canteens, the recreation centre, and administrative buildings. Additionally, we host annual Paralympic Games to promote sports and recreation for students with disabilities.

Looking ahead, the Division of Student Affairs has allocated funds for assistive devices in 2025, further enhancing the quality of life and learning experience for students with disabilities. At NUST, we believe inclusivity is not just a goal but a continuous journey.
Currently, NUST has nineteen students with various forms of disabilities. Below are the disabilities that NUST students manifest, with the suggested assistive devices that can help them in various situations:


Student with mobility impairment (walks with a limp)
  • Canes or crutches, to provide additional support and stability while walking.
Students with speech impairment
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices, to help communicate effectively.
Students with Albinism
  • Sunscreen lotions
  • Sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) rays can help protect the eyes from sun damage.
  • Wide-brimmed hats, to provide additional shade for the face, head, and neck.
Students with Deformed Arms Who Cannot Write Properly
  • Speech Recognition Software, allows the user to dictate text into a computer, eliminating the need for handwriting.
  • Stylus or adaptive pen, can help improve grip and control for the student.
  • A keyboard with an ergonomic design can help reduce strain on the wrists and hands.
  • The on-screen keyboard, displayed on the computer screen can be used with a joystick or other assistive device.
  • Scribe services, where a trained person takes notes or writes exams on behalf of the student.
Students who are Paraplegic
  • Electric wheelchairs, to provide mobility and independence for students
  • Ramp access or wheelchair lifts, to navigate campus.
  • Adapted desks and chairs, to improve comfort and posture during lectures and studying.
  • A reacher or grabber, a long-handled tool can help with grabbing objects that are out of reach.
Students with partial Blindness
  • Visually assistive technologies (VATs), such as Screen readers, video magnifiers, and special computer software can convert visual information
  • into audio or enlarged text formats.
  • Braille displays a Braille display connected to a computer to provide access to digital information.
  • Assistive lighting, and adjustable lighting at desks or in study areas to improve reading and writing comfort.
  • High-contrast materials: Textbooks or handouts with high-contrast colors to make reading easier.
Students with Cerebral Palsy
  • Various adaptive equipment, including adapted spoons and forks, special keyboards, or communication aids.
  • Regular physical therapy to help maintain strength, flexibility, and a range of motion.
  • Occupational therapy, to help students develop strategies for daily living tasks and academic work.
  • Speech therapy, to improve communication skills.
 

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