The University Grants Commission vide its notification dated 23rd February 2022 has developed a comprehensive accessibility guidelines and standards for higher educational institutions and universities and has invited feedback/suggestions from all the stakeholders by 7th March 2022 on university activity monitoring portal (UAMP) of UGC at https://uqc.ac.in/uamp/
The National education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages that education is the foremost primary measure to achieve economic and social mobility, inclusion and equality. It highlights the inclusive practices by making corresponding changes in curriculum, pedagogies, continuous assessment, and student support systems to ensure quality education.
Thus, as per NEP (2020), the HEIs are required to adopt measures to make the admission process and curriculum inclusive as well as develop technology tools for better participation and learning outcomes. Enabling HE environments must facilitate that all students who experience disability have the right to access and participate in education, the ability to learn, and the right to exercise their voice, choice, and control in managing their own educational experiences.
To provide an accessible environment to persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of their educational life, HEIs shall be committed to promoting inclusive practices by
- ensuring a barrier-free and an inclusive mechanism to help in the admission process,
- taking appropriate measures to ensure universal accessibility,
- making adequate provisions and facilities for teaching so that all students including those having disabilities undertake their studies;
- developing and supporting technology tools for better participation and learning outcomes.; and
- facilitating participation in corporate life on an equal basis with others.
