About Us
As per Qatar laws for special needs individuals and QU academic policies, QU welcomes students with special needs in all educational programs. The Special Needs section was created in 2007, based on QU administration directions & future vision, to provide the necessary tools and services to support special needs students and contribute to integrate them academically and socially. In 2014, the special needs section was changed to the Inclusion & Special Needs Support Center (ISNSC).
The center is committed to maintaining absolute privacy of special needs students date & information. The academic support provided for students enrolled in the center does not conflict in any way with the academic standards of the University and will not lead to any derogation or differentiation in the University’s graduation degree or certificate
ISNSC works based on two parallel approaches to make integration reality: the first aims at improving the quality of support and services provided. The second aims at systematically changing academic and environmental policies and developing curricula and teaching strategies in accordance with the Universal Design for Learning UDL - which is based on the latest scientific discoveries in neuroscience, psychology, and assistive technology and their relationship with education. In addition, ISNSC works to promote shared responsibility and integrated programs for special needs individuals and emphasize the responsibility of society to create a culture that highlights their rights for integration and accessibility
Vision
To be a model of excellence in inclusive education and the right of everyone to learn.
Mission
The ISNSC supports special needs students in higher education level and seeks to ensure the right of all special needs students to make the most of the curricula, programs, services, activities and University‘s facilities.
Objectives
- To achieve the inclusion for students with special needs at the best possible way academically and socially.
- To provide appropriate and equal necessary services to students with special needs, be dealing with each case individually.
- To create a culture of access through incorporating and applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning into Qatar University education systems with respect to curriculum development; instructional and communication technology and faculty and staff development.
