The Office of Environmental Health and Safety at Ajman University Organizes a Webinar on Equality in The Educational System

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety has taken a giant step towards promoting the inclusion of AU community members and their integration on campus by focusing on the available accessibility options, health facilities, and special measures for their safety on campus. In this regard, the Office organized in collaboration with the Office of Medical Services – Ajman University Women Empowerment Council and Office of Student Life – Ajman University Students of Determination Club a webinar that featured two POD students who shared their experience at AU.

“One of our strategic goals is to raise awareness about inclusion of people of determination at Ajman University by actively involving them in everything we do; and ensuring full accessibility to all buildings and facilities, information and communications, training sessions and events. We strongly believe in guaranteeing equal rights to people of determination to access healthcare and lifesaving procedures on campus, and we seek to ensure adequate safety measures are in place to protect their lives and promote their wellbeing”, said Dr. Karim Seghir, AU Chancellor.

The initiative is particularly laudable as it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion of POD on the occasion of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The webinar featured two guests, Ms. Huda Al Balooshi- College of Mass Communication, Member of POD Student Club, and Member of UAE Special Olympics, and talented artist who paints and prints her work on mugs and Ms. Raneem Hamoudeh- College of Humanities and Sciences, Member of Ajman University Women Empowerment Council, Member of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Committee. They shared their experiences and the inclusion opportunities that AU has offered them.

The webinar supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal number 4, which focuses on ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable categories, including persons with disabilities. It also calls to provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments, a topic that has become increasingly popular in recent times.