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The COMU Unit for Students with Disabilities held its Unit Coordinators meeting at the Engineering Faculty Turgut Ozal Conference Hall, with the participation of Vice Rector and Commission Chair Prof. Dr. Süha Özden.

During the meeting, it was announced that the unit has officially begun its activities for the new academic term. Prof. Dr. Süha Özden emphasized the importance of establishing direct contact with newly enrolled students to ensure their needs are met effectively.

Key Takeaways from the Speeches

Our Goal is to Meet the Needs and Demands of Our Students at the Highest Level Prof. Dr. Süha Özden highlighted that the primary purpose of the meeting was to exchange ideas on ongoing and future projects. Key points included:

• Identification and Outreach: Reaching out to all students with disabilities through unit coordinators to identify their specific needs.

• Continuous Support: Ensuring that students feel the university's support throughout their entire educational journey.

• Collaboration: Enriching the academic and social environment through the mutual feedback of coordinators and the administration.

Universities Must Lead by Example to Increase Social Awareness Unit Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bolat provided insights into the concepts of disability and "barrier-free universities," sharing the following statistics and perspectives:

• The Visibility Gap: While approximately 10% of the world population and 12% of Türkiye’s population are individuals with disabilities, they are not proportionately visible in social life due to a lack of accessible opportunities.

• Justice and Equality: In modern societies, disability rights are viewed through the lenses of equal opportunity and justice rather than charity.

• The Barrier-Free University Concept: This entails ensuring that all students can independently access and utilize all university facilities, designed under inclusive principles.

Future Goals and Expectations

At the conclusion of the meeting, Asst. Prof. Dr. Bolat outlined the expectations for unit coordinators:

• Direct Responsibility: Every coordinator is responsible for the students within their respective units.

• Direct Access: The goal is to move away from indirect communication and reach every single student personally.

• Unified Action: Shaping all future academic and physical infrastructure projects according to inclusive and accessible standards.

The meeting concluded after gathering feedback and suggestions from the coordinators regarding potential improvements for the upcoming term.