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Students with Disabilities

Amid Dhofar University’s rapid advancements, fostering a supportive learning environment, The university further demonstrates its
the College of Arts and Applied Sciences adapting classrooms to meet accessibility commitment by supplying necessary assistive
(CAAS) stands as a leader in fostering an needs, and delivering instructional materials devices and tools.
inclusive educational environment that in various formats, such as audio resources
embraces students of all backgrounds and and digital references. The university also Toward Inclusive and Equal Education
abilities. With the guidance and support of the prioritizes campus accessibility, equipping key
university’s leadership, CAAS is dedicated to buildings with elevators and accessible Dhofar University’s dedication to supporting
building a comprehensive support system pathways to enhance mobility for students students with disabilities represents a
tailored to the needs of students with with disabilities. significant step towards cultivating an
disabilities, embodying the university’s inclusive educational environment that meets
Additionally, the CAAS Deanship has outlined
commitment to educational equity, and the needs and aspirations of all students. The
clear strategies to train academic sta in
creating an environment that enables these university continuously enhances its services,
providing e ective support for students with
students to thrive academically. launching initiatives and projects that
disabilities, including specialized training
empower students with disabilities to achieve
courses and workshops that raise faculty
Stories of Students with Disabilities: their goals and enriching their educational
awareness of the needs of students with
Challenges and Aspirations journey in meaningful ways.
di erent disabilities.
The experiences of students with disabilities
at CAAS are marked by resilience and
ambition. Saeed Al-Shahri, a student in the
Department of Arabic Language and
Literature with a physical disability, is
determined to achieve his dreams in Arabic
studies despite the obstacles he faces. He
states, "The university and my college have
greatly supported me with transportation and
tools that facilitate my studies, and we look
forward to further advancements in the
future."

In a similar vein, Haitham Al-Amri, a
hearing-impaired graduate from the
Computer Science Department, reflects on
his journey in Oman’s only program of its kind.
He highlights CAAS’s e orts in providing sign
language specialists and training instructors,
as well as the university’s gradual introduction
of essential assistive devices that support
students in their lectures.

Creating a Supportive Environment

The college leadership emphasizes its mission
to expand program o erings that cater to the
abilities and interests of students with
disabilities. Dhofar University is commi ed to

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