The KIIT University addresses accessibility related issues as per the stipulations of the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995, and ensure that all existing structures as well as future construction projects in their campuses are made disabled friendly. As part of this commitment, access to a wide range of services are provided to people for one and all with disabilities. The University has a Policy for Differently-abled people which can be found in the below link
The University is committed to ensuring disability does not provide a barrier to existing and prospective student & staff, we have clear disability policy for accessibility to our physical environment, admissions, recruiters advantage, support to differently able staff & student. KIIT has always been committed to providing an inclusive academic and working environment for one and all. As part of this commitment, access to a wide range of support services are provided to them for helping them succeed with their studies / duties, day-to-day activities, work, travel, and lifestyle. Equal opportunity on the basis of qualification and experience is provided to differently abled staff to perform the genuine and reasonable requirements of their role by making appropriate and reasonable adjustments to the staff member’s workplace.
Information Center for Disability People: “May I help you desk” specially for has been working or pursuing courses in all campuses to facilitate the people with disabilities. Along with information center, various facilities and information can be accessed by online mode. Students/staffs/general public can get the various services by fill-up the details requirement in online mode.
Student Society “Karma”: The student society ‘Karma’ for the differently able persons is functioning in the campus with a aim to perceive, build and conceive what the world normally cannot. The team of Karma strives to make a difference in the lives of the widely secluded section of the society by generating and promoting proficiency in certain genres, enabling them to be self- sustained.
The following services are offered on request:
- Academic Support Staff
- Educational and Vocational Trainings
- Employment and Career Advancement
- Transportation
- Accessible Accommodation on Campus
- Alternative Arrangements for Exams / Alternative Formatting / Assistive Technology
- Library Service with Instructor
- Restrooms
- Hearing Augmentation
- In Campus Hospital
The Deemed University currently has various different types of assistive technologies available for differently-able students based on their disability. The kind of assistive technology to be used, or a combination of them, depends on the need of the student, and how best it suits them.
The assistive technologies include Recognition Software, Conversion Software, Assistive Listening Software, Visual/Audio Aids, Physical Mobility Aid using Green Vehicles, Special Accommodation, etc.
Software available:
- Non-Visual Desktop Access(NVDP) (Windows)
- Natural Reader
- Web-anywhere (All OSs, Web browsers)
- Emacspeak (Linux)
- AVA (ios & Android)
- Voxsci