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Handicap Access
At GD Goenka University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where differently-abled students can thrive academically and socially. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to empower students with disabilities, enabling them to achieve their full potential and integrate seamlessly into mainstream society.
Wheelchair Facility
Mobility should never be a barrier to learning. Every department and the library are equipped with wheelchair-friendly pathways, ensuring that all students move freely and confidently across campus.
Lifts, Ramps and Railings
Strategically located lifts, ramps, and hand railings cater to the needs of differently-abled students. These features are thoughtfully designed and clearly marked for accessibility, providing safe and convenient navigation throughout the university premises.
Customised Restrooms,Classrooms & Labs
Our ground-floor facilities include modified restrooms, classrooms and laboratories tailored to meet the unique requirements of differently-abled students, offering them both comfort and accessibility.
Examination Support Services
The university ensures fair and accessible examination procedures for students with writing difficulties by providing or allowing the use of scribes. Additionally, extra time is granted to differently-abled students during exams to accommodate their needs. These provisions are in line with Government Circular ED 5 UNE 204 (dated 5.3.2004) and ED 5 UNE 2004 (dated 22.3.2004), which mandate the following guidelines:
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Scribe Selection:
Blind students have the right to choose their scribe.
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Additional Examination Time:
Physically disabled, blind, or hearing-impaired candidates, along with their scribes, are entitled to an extra 20 minutes per examination hour.
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Qualification Criteria:
The scribe must have a qualification equal to or lower than the student, provided their academic background does not overlap with the examination subjects (e.g., a B.A. or M.A. graduates may serve as a scribe for a B.Sc. student).
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Special Evaluation for Hearing-Impaired Students:
Recognising that hearing-impaired students may face language and grammatical challenges, their answer sheets are identified separately and evaluated with additional care to ensure fairness.
Adaptive Learning and Teaching Solutions
GD Goenka University embraces technology and innovative teaching practices to enrich the educational experience for differently-abled students:
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High-speed campus-wide Wi-Fi for seamless digital access
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Dedicated language and phonetic laboratories
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Recorded lectures for flexible online learning
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Online examination for ease and convenience
Library Facilities
The university library fosters an inclusive learning environment through the establishment of a Disability Corner and advanced assistive technologies:
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Braille Resources:
A dedicated collection of Braille books, soft copies of sign language dictionaries, and regular subscriptions to Braille journals.
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Digital Access:
On-campus and remote access to the digital library and free e-resources through a special portal on the library website.
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Assistive Technologies:
NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access) screen reading software and low-vision aids such as magnifying lenses and sheets.
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Comprehensive Access:
Audio-visual collections, computer laboratory facilities, and all library services, including reference, issue/return, photocopying, and printing, are conveniently available on the ground floor.
These thoughtful accommodations reflect the university's commitment to empowering differently-abled students, enabling them to thrive academically and access opportunities on an equal footing.
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