Disability Archives - SDGs Center https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/tag/disability/ Universitas Airlangga Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:30:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Logo-SDGs-UNAIR-Colour-Wheel-with-UNAIR-Branding-32x32.png Disability Archives - SDGs Center https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/tag/disability/ 32 32 Universitas Airlangga’s Commitment to Disability Support Services Enhances Inclusive Education https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/universitas-airlanggas-commitment-to-disability-support-services-enhances-inclusive-education/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:02:53 +0000 https://sdgscenter.unair.ac.id/?p=7846 The post Universitas Airlangga’s Commitment to Disability Support Services Enhances Inclusive Education appeared first on SDGs Center.

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Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting students, faculty, and staff with disabilities through a range of dedicated services and resources. The university’s Directorate of Education works collaboratively with faculty and the Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL) program to ensure an inclusive educational experience. This includes tailored learning adaptations, assistive technology, and comprehensive support services to meet diverse needs.

Customized Learning and Assistive Technology

Through close collaboration with faculty, UNAIR’s inclusive education team offers customized learning plans for students with disabilities, enhancing their academic experience. Assistive technologies such as screen readers and speech-to-text software are readily available, enabling these students to navigate coursework and materials effectively. This emphasis on customized, technology-assisted learning ensures accessibility across various academic disciplines.

The Airlangga Inclusive Learning (AIL) Program

AIL provides essential services specifically designed for students, lecturers, and staff with disabilities. This program includes:

Accessibility accommodations and mobility support to facilitate campus navigation

Counseling and tutorial sessions tailored for students with disabilities ensuring academic and emotional support

Book digitalization services for visually impaired students, allowing access to a wide range of academic materials

Sign language training and disability awareness workshops for volunteers in collaboration with the Bisindo and Surabaya Accessibility Team. These initiatives equip volunteers to assits students who use sign language and promote awareness within the campus community.

Success Stories: Inspiring Inclusivity in Education

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One notable success story is Nely Suwidyanti, a UNAIR graduate with Cerebral Palsy who completed both a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and a Master’s degree in Public Policy. Her academic achievements underscore UNAIR's commitment to inclusivity, showing that disability support services are not only comprehensive but also transformative.

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