Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates :
Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) students in educational institutions include physical accessibility, academic support, and assistive technology. Key amenities mandated under Indian government regulations include ramps/rails, special toilets, wheelchairs, lifts, Braille/audio materials, scribes for exams, extra exam time, and counseling services.
Facilities for PwD Students: :
- Physical Infrastructure: Accessible campuses featuring ramps, handrails, lifts, and specially designed restrooms.
- Learning & Academic Aids: Provision of screen reading software, low-vision aids, Audio Book Readers and Recorders (ABRAR), and specialized library resources.
- Examination Support: Provision of scribes, compensatory extra time, and flexible examination formats (e.g., using computers).
- Residential & Support: Accessible hostels, counseling sessions, and specialized training, such as the NISHTHA module for inclusive education.
- Financial & Technical Aid: Schemes like ADIP help students acquire aids like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and walking aids.