Section outline

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    Accessibility at HEIs

    সব গুটিয়ে ফেলুন সকল প্রসারণ করুন
    • Accessibility at HEIs with real world examples H5P

      Using Nottingham Trent University in the UK, and Gazi University in Turkey as examples, this article describes best practices being employed to give access to HE to people with diabilities.

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    Audit of Physical Accessibility

    • Audit the Physical Accessibility of HE Premises H5P

      A checklist in order to audit the accessibility of teaching premises. It is broken down by category including:

      • Maps and processes
      • Accessible paths of travel
      • Signage
      • Entrance
      • Horizontal and vertical circulation
      • Controls
      • Doors
      • Accessible paths inside buildings
      • Rooms and spaces
      • Teaching spaces
      • Study spaces
      • Stairs, lifts and ramps
      • Furniture
      • Bathrooms
      • Parking
      • Emergency procedures
      • Communication
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    Inclusion Readiness

    • Inclusion Readiness Assessment and Reflection Tool for HE H5P

      This inclusion preparedness evaluation and reflection tool was created with the intent that higher education institutions would utilize it as a checklist. The objective is to help institutions of higher education in fostering inclusion by encouraging reflection on their practices and policies related to diversity and inclusion.
      Policies, practices, and accessibility are the three main categories of the Inclusive Higher Education framework that make up the checklist. The following topics and criteria serve as a framework for debates and analysis of the comprehensive profile of a higher education institution within each dimension:

      • Policies: national level, regional level, institution level
      • Practices: administration, curriculum, teaching and learning
      • Accessibility: physical, digital, social, attitudinal
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    Admin Processes to Accommodate People with Disabilities

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    Training and Professional Development

    • Training and Professional Development H5P

      This article highlights the role of teaching staff as the main gatekeepers to support inclusion of students in Higher Education. It highlights the need for regular training on:

      • Inclusive legislation
      • Accessible interaction
      • An empowering learning environment
      • Promoting inclusivity
      • Digital technologies
      • Self reflection

      It gives a number of links to exemplar HE courses, and finally highlights the need for 'inclusion ambassadors' - enrolled students who are encouraged to speak up about any difficulties they encounter.

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    Understanding the Barriers Faced by Students

    • Understanding the Barriers and Difficulties Students Face H5P

      This article describes the barriers faced by students with disabilities trying to access higher education. It includes such aspects as:

      • Lack of information
      • Inconsistencies in policy
      • Co-ordination between university departments
      • Funding
      • Invisible disabilities
      • Acessible communication
      • Equipment availability
      • Course delivery
      • Teacher training
      • Access to buildings
      • Prejudice/discrimination

      It concludes with a 2 minute video from the University of Cambridge detailing their support structures for students with disabilities.

    • Student Space - supporting student health and wellbeing H5P

      An online portal with all the trusted information you need to deal with you wellbeing and mental health issues.