Accommodation and Inclusive Housing

Reasonable Accommodation

An-Najah National University has a reasonable accommodation policy that ensures students, faculty and staff with disabilities receive the adjustments they need to take full part in academic, professional and campus life. The policy is implemented by the Disability Support Office (DSO) and backed by dedicated, annually reviewed funding, so that cost is never a barrier to providing an accommodation.

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Policy framework

The University’s approach to reasonable accommodation is set out in two policies:

• Disability Access and Inclusion Policy: commits the University to making reasonable adjustments on a case-by-case basis in education, employment, events and campus facilities, to allocating dedicated funding for them and to reviewing this funding every year.

• Disability and Accessibility Policy: requires the University to provide reasonable accommodation to students and staff with disabilities, to plan for disability inclusion in its annual plans and budgets, and to report on implementation to the University President.

How to request an accommodation

1. Students contact the Disability Support Office; staff contact Human Resources or the Dean of their Faculty.

2. The request is supported by relevant documentation from a healthcare provider.

3. The DSO, together with the person concerned and the relevant faculty or unit, assesses individual needs and agrees on appropriate accommodations.

4. Accommodations are put in place in a timely manner and reviewed regularly.

5. Anyone who feels that reasonable adjustments have not been made may use the University’s grievance and appeals procedure.

Request forms are available on the Important Forms page.

Types of accommodation

Academic accommodations

• Flexible deadlines and assignment adjustments.

• Course materials in accessible formats, including large print, digital text and Braille.

• Assistive technologies and specialised learning tools.

• Tutoring, academic mentoring and writing assistance.

Examination accommodations

• Extended examination time.

• Quiet or separate examination rooms.

• Alternative examination formats.

• Readers, scribes, text-to-speech software and large-print papers.

Classroom accommodations

• Accessible seating and reserved wheelchair spaces.

• Note-taking assistance and sign language interpretation.

• Assistive devices such as smart pens and laptops.

• Adaptive furniture and audio-visual support tools.

Workplace accommodations for staff

• Adjustments to workstations and equipment.

• Flexible working hours and remote working options.

• Assistive devices and support in navigating the workplace.

Physical access

• Ramps and step-free entrances, elevators with Braille buttons, accessible toilets, reserved parking and tactile guidance paths. Accessible Campus and Facilities

Housing support

• Priority support and financial assistance for students with disabilities in securing accessible accommodation close to campus. Student Housing Support

Funding

The University funds reasonable accommodations through dedicated mechanisms:

• Annual budget: the University allocates approximately USD 150,000–250,000 each year to accessibility services, assistive technologies, infrastructure adaptations and specialised support programmes delivered through the DSO. This allocation is reviewed annually to meet growing needs.

• Scholarship Fund for Students with Disabilities: provides financial support to 40–60 students every year.

• Partnerships: additional resources are secured from donors and partner organisations to expand services.

Training and awareness

The DSO runs training and awareness programmes for faculty and staff on disability inclusion, implementing reasonable adjustments, assistive technologies and respectful communication.

Impact

Around 450 students and 48 employees with disabilities currently benefit from the University’s accommodations and support services.

Related pages: Inclusive Access Services | Access Schemes | Contact the DSO