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a. in absence of the Chair, the senior most member shall act as Chair of the meeting.

b. the Chair and the members shall hold office for the period of three years and
shall in no case be eligible for re-appointment for more than one similar term.

c. the Vice Chancellor shall appoint all members of the accessibility committee
except the ex-officio members and the representative of the student body

d. the disabled students shall nominate their representative on the accessibility
committee.

3.2. Roles and Responsibilities of the Accessibility Committee: The Accessibility Committee shall
be responsible for the following:

a. determining what accommodations are needed for students with disabilities at the
HEI including, where necessary, arranging for disability assessment by a professional;

b. arranging and overseeing the provision of reasonable accommodations in
accordance with this policy;

c. arranging for counseling by a psychiatrist for students with disabilities if a student
requests or whenever substantial need is established;

d. providing information and advice to students and parents on the facilities and
support available at the HEI for persons with disabilities;

e. advising the faculty on the policies and procedures relevant to students with
disabilities and how best to include and accommodate these students;

f. advising the HEI on ways to improve access for students with disabilities vis-à-vis
admissions, examinations, dissertations and other affairs of the institution and on
the implementation of all relevant disability-related legislation;

g. raising funds for the provision or development of facilities for students with
disabilities at the HEI whenever needed;

h. promoting awareness on different disabilities and disability related issues and the
need to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities at the HEI through
dedicated seminars, fundraising events, discussions, workshops and community
engagement activities and communicating the role of the Disability Coordinators to
students, staff and faculty; and

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