Inclusive Universities Capacity Building
Purpose
To strengthen the preparedness of universities to admit, support, retain, and graduate students with disabilities through inclusive leadership, policies, pedagogies, and practices.
Target Groups
Key Focus Areas
Disability-inclusive policies, governance, and accountability
Inclusive teaching, assessment, and curriculum design
Reasonable accommodation and support procedures
Accessible physical, digital, and learning environments
Inclusive student services (admissions, examinations, library, ICT, housing)
Institutional culture, attitudes, and professional ethics
Key Activities
Capacity-building programmes for university leadership
Training for faculty on inclusive pedagogy and assessment
Practical training for administrative and non-teaching staff
Institutional audits on disability inclusion and accessibility
Development and review of disability-related policies and guidelines
Action planning and technical support for implementation
Immediate Outputs
University leaders, faculty, and staff trained on disability inclusion (disaggregated by role)
Training curricula, manuals, and practical toolkits developed
Institutional action plans for disability inclusion
Revised or newly developed disability policies and guidelines
Expected Outcomes
Improved institutional readiness for admitting, supporting and retaining students with disability and disability inclusion
More Consistent and transparent accommodation processes
Increased staff competence and confidence in inclusive practices
Reduced systemic barriers for students with disabilities
Strengthened accountability for disability inclusion within universities