Disability Resource Center

Establishment:

Upon the directive of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and founder of the University of Sharjah, the Disability Resource Center was established as an independent center to support people with disabilities and assume responsibility for their inclusion, integration, and empowerment. To achieve this goal, the Center employs a comprehensive and an integrated work system that cares for people with disabilities from the time of their enrollment in the University to well beyond their graduation.

Objectives of the Center:

1. Creating a suitable environment to guarantee that people with disabilities enjoy all of their rights as stipulated in the relevant federal laws and the laws of Sharjah.
2. Enhancing the opportunities for people with disabilities to obtain a university education, paving the way towards achieving the highest levels of education.
3. Identifying the most appropriate teaching and presentation methods, tools, and simplified methods for educational purposes.
4. Creating activities and learning opportunities to improve the university environment at the personal, educational, and professional levels for people with disabilities.
5. Promoting respect for the dignity of people with disabilities who join the university.
6. Protecting people with disabilities from any form of discrimination, abuse, negligence, or exploitation.
7. Integrating people with disabilities into the university community, helping them adapt with university life and providing them with support to become active members.
8. Reaching the highest levels of competence in objective evaluation and professional integrity in accordance with the relevant privacy, confidentiality, and evaluation regulations.