The Arab Open University (AOU) is committed to recognizing and accommodating the unique needs of all its students, particularly those with special needs, whether they are physical or learning disabilities. We uphold the right of these students to enroll in any academic program offered by the university and to engage fully in every facet of the university experience. Moreover, we are dedicated to ensuring that students with special needs are afforded every opportunity to realize their full academic potential.
The SCU is also committed to ensuring that students with special needs have equitable access to learning opportunities. We provide targeted support and guidance to promote fair treatment within the university community. Additionally, our SCU team oversees and coordinates initiatives aimed at addressing the unique requirements of students who require special considerations.
We earnestly invite all students to take advantage of the extensive support system we have in place as we strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and academically enriching environment for everyone.
SERVICES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- Car Park: AOU provides special car parking slots for disabled students and students with special needs.
- Bathrooms: AOU has suitable bathrooms for disabled students and students with special needs.
- Entrances: AOU has suitable ramps on entrances as well as railings and elevator services (where appropriate) for disabled students and students with special needs.
- Support in Classrooms: AOU offers special chairs for students with back pain problems, extra weight, and pregnant women, and special tables and chairs for left-handed students. Moreover, AOU tutors will respond adequately to the kind of physical impairment that the special student needs (like visual impairment or hearing impairment).
- Learning Resource Centre facilities:
- Extension of loan periods
- Computer workstation accessible by wheelchair
- A wireless keyboard (upon request)
- Special electronic devices depending on the applicant's status
- Arrange entry to accompany relatives or assistants for students with special needs
- Examinations Location and Duration of Exam: Where needed, the students with special needs will be provided with a separate location in a suitable environment to write the exam. Where necessary, additional exam time as appropriate will be provided for students with special needs to complete their exams.
At all times, discretion in dealing with students with special needs is observed.
