In accordance with the Qatari laws regarding persons with special needs and Qatar University President Decision No. (24) of year 2022 regarding the services of the Inclusion and Special Needs Support Center (ISNSC) at Qatar University, the University, represented by ISNSC Welcomes students with sensory impairments (physical, visual, and hearing), learning disabilities, speech difficulties, psychological disorders, brain and nerve injuries, attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder, autism, chronic diseases, and temporary injuries in all academic programs.
ISNSC provides various services, including academic support and inclusion services, by providing students’ scribes to write down lecture notes and making the necessary exams arrangements for students with special needs. The center also plays a vital role in raising awareness in the University’s community about the types of disabilities, rights of people with special needs, disability related issues, assistive technology solutions, accessibility, and universal design for learning. Furthermore, the center offers assistive technology services that suit different disabilities through conducting assistive technology assessment and providing appropriate training based on the student’s needs. The center also works on converting learning materials into accessible formats for students. In addition, the center works on improving the level of physical accessibility of all University’s buildings and facilities as well as ensuring digital accessibility of the University’s official website.
Quick Facts!
Over a billion people live with some form of disability. This corresponds to about 15% of the world's population. According to United Nations 15% of students might have some form of disability and need some form of accommodations.
Invisible disabilities are the most common type of disability among college students. For example, students with learning disabilities, chronic illness, psychiatric disabilities, etc., so let us think twice before we say "But you don't look disabled!"
In 2008, Qatar ratified The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes, protects and ensures the human rights for all people with disabilities, independent living and enhanced community inclusion with access to social support services.
Students can communicate with all the Inclusion and special needs Support Center's staff remotely
QU kicks off The First Arab Universal Design for Learning Conference
15 November 2021
The First Arab Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Conference: Scientific Perspectives for the future of Inclusive Education in Arab Countries, organized by Inclusion and Special Needs Support Center in Qatar University via videoconferencing, began yesterday with the participation of a group of experts and researchers in several universities and higher education institutions in the Arab world....continue reading
Gradual start of learning on campus starting
12 September 2021
Following the President’s letter regarding the gradual start of learning on campus, and in accordance with state regulations regarding Covid-19, the University is working on the safe return of the first group of students to resume direct learning....continue reading
There is no intention to hold Qatar University exams online – Dr. Hassan Al-Derham
17 February 2021
His Excellency Dr. Hassan Al-Derham - Qatar University President confirmed that the University continues to adhere to its plan to conduct midterm and final exams on campus, and there is no intention to hold online exams so far....continue reading
