Given the niche the EFL University carved for itself in the field of higher education both at the national and international level,
the EFL University has always been attracting and accommodating students from all sections of the society and this scenario is no different
with respect to persons with disabilities. During the past many years, more than 100 students with disabilities have been admitted into various
programmes for whom, the university implemented a slew of schemes and facilities and a few other measures are in the process of completion to
ensure a comfortable and fulfilling stay for students and persons with disabilities on the EFL University campus.
In January 2012, the university established the Cell for the Disabled subsequently rename as Enabling Unit to look after all issues
pertaining to persons with disabilities in compliance with the UGC guidelines and the Cell has been initiating several activities.
OBJECTIVES
Facilitate barrier free access to all buildings of Offices, Departments, classrooms, Libraries, Hostels, Guest house and Parking areas
on the university campus
Ensure that there is no discrimination in the University on grounds of disability
Help other institutions to establishing new resource centres. Provide all course materials in accessible formats like braille,
text and audio for students with visual impairment
Provide assistive devices to enhance independence
Provide counselling for employment and organize placement drives
Organise Orientation sessions on life skills, communication skills and legal entitlements
Conduct conferences, seminars and workshops on disabilities
Sensitize the University community and the general public on the potentials of persons with disabilities
Organise visits and to liase with
various reputed institutions to facilitate exchange of expertise in the areas of culture, sports, employment and policy
Explore funding possibilities, scholarships, fellowships to foster academic engagement among students with disabilities
Fulfil all statutory requirements for persons with disabilities in the admission, teaching, learning, and employment process