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time. However, with the provision of interpreter or note-taker, the problem is eliminated to a
large extent. It provides freedom to the student to follow the lesson and also receive visual cues
from the teacher.

At DU, SWDSSU provides need-based services of sign interpreters and note takers to
accommodate students with hearing impairment. There is a team of trained and dedicated
volunteers who are available for this purpose. These volunteers work under the guidance of a
team of experts available at SWDSSU.

3) Academic Advising

Academic advising is an integral part of the academic duties of the faculty member at DU. Each
student at DU has an assigned “Academic Advisor”. However, in case of students with
disabilities, academic advising is perceived more as a social responsibility rather than a mere
academic duty.

SWDSSU works closely with the designated Academic Advisors of students with disabilities. These
students receive one-to-one personalized academic advising during registration, course of study,
and exams period. All of the academic advising and support services are facilitated by the “Academic
Support Team”, which includes a faculty member from each college.

4) Peer Tutoring

In coordination with “Learning Support Center” (LSC) (Click Here), SWDSSU provides peer
tutoring facility to students with disabilities. Peer tutors deliver the requested coaching on one-
to-one sessions at a convenient time slot for students with disabilities.

5) Scribes
SWDSSU, through its teams of peer tutors and volunteers provides assistance to students with
disabilities in note-taking and writing exams. SWDSSU ensures that the scribes are neutral
assistance providers with no conflict of interest to maintain academic integrity.

6) Facilities and Equipment
SWDSSU has a fully equipped and self-sufficient students with disabilities lab that caters to the
academic needs of students with disabilities, and their supporting teams. The lab is equipped
with the necessary technologies and equipment.

7) Extra-curricular Activities
Students with disabilities are actively involved in organizing and conducting extra-curricular
activities through our own “Nabdh-Albasira” student club and also in coordination with similar
organizations in the local community.

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