King Abdulaziz University Wins “Zero Project” Award 2023
King Abdulaziz University won for the third time the global “Zero Project” Award 2023. It is awarded to leading entities in empowering people with disabilities around the world. In its current session, 523 candidates representing 97 countries are participating.
Qualifying Year Program For The Deaf
The university participated with the subject of the university’s qualifying year program for the deaf and hard of hearing. The program focuses on intensifying the development of language skills for 72 male and female students.
It also includes courses specialized in the Arabic language and provides and trains sign language interpreters. Moreover, it is concerned with spreading deaf culture and sign language in the university community.
The university will receive the award at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, the Austrian capital, in February 2024.
University’s Support to The Disabled
The Acting President of the University explained that receiving Zero Project” Award 2023 again is an indication of the university’s preservation of its gains regarding students with disabilities.
It also affirms the university’s continued efforts to develop the services provided to them, and its interest in celebrations and events.
Furthermore, the university prepares awareness media to clarify their rights and inform the university community of their issues and how to deal with them.
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