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2.3 of this policy). Alternate arrangements will be made with the view that students are able
to demonstrate their learning appropriately and suitably meet the criteria for progression or
the conferment of an award. In general, standards for academic credit should not be
modified. They may need accommodations in testing, but the content should not be changed
unless necessary. Alternate arrangements for examination (for example, extra time, reduced
distractions, use of assistive technology such as laptops, scribes etc.) must be approved in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5 in advance. Where needed, students with
disabilities can choose whether or not to have their disability declared on their exam booklet
so an external examiner is alerted to their disability.

6.3. Residential/on-campus housing related accommodations: The HEI will ensure the provision

of on-campus residential facilities/hostel to students with disabilities if they require it. In
case of large universities with numerous hostel facilities, it is advised that special rooms be
allocated to people with disabilities with washrooms, privacy and other necessary
arrangements.
6.4. Participation in sports, cultural, and recreational facilities: Students should be able to
participate equally in all aspects of student life. HEIs must provide reasonable
accommodations to allow students with disabilities to take part in student activities and
athletics if they wish to.

6.5. Continuing education, vocational training, online education, skill development, distance
learning, adult education, and training: Students with disabilities should have access to all
necessary accommodations that would allow them to pursue all educational and skill related
activities offered to their peers at HEIs.

6.6. Accommodations during convocation: The HEI shall make every effort to ensure that
students with disabilities are able to participate fully in their convocations and enjoy this day
along with all their fellow graduates.

7. GRIEVANCES

7.1. Any grievances pertaining to disability services available at the HEI or any complaint by a student
with disability concerning discrimination, abuse or mistreatment by another student, staff or
faculty will be submitted to the Disability Coordinators. HEIs will ensure that students are aware
of the process for filing a grievance. If they are unable to resolve the concern, the Accessibility
Committee may be approached. The matter may be referred to the Vice Chancellor if the issue
is not appropriately resolved by the Accessibility Committee.

7.2. If the grievance concerns a Disability Coordinator or a member of the Accessibility Committee,
the complaint shall be received directly by the office of the Vice Chancellor/Rector, who shall

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