1. Handicapped accessible walkways (Navoi state university, Uzbekistan)
The university has installed paved, ramped, and step-free walkways across the campus to facilitate safe movement for wheelchair users and others with mobility challenges. Clear signage and guide paths assist navigation. Moreover, special parking spots are also available in parking zones.
2. At Navoi State University (NSU), tactile paving has been installed across key campus areas to support visually impaired students and visitors. These textured ground surfaces help individuals navigate safely and independently by providing clear guidance through touch. Tactile tiles are placed along main walkways, building entrances, and stairways, ensuring accessibility to all major facilities. This initiative reflects the university’s strong commitment to inclusive education and universal design principles, creating an environment where every student can move confidently. NSU continues to improve infrastructure to ensure equal opportunities and accessibility for people with disabilities.
3. Maternity rooms
To support pregnant students and staff, NSPI has equipped maternity rest rooms with beds and lounge chairs. These rooms provide privacy and comfort, allowing expectant mothers to rest in a safe and supportive space.
4. Medical Rooms
NSPI maintains on-campus medical facilities staffed by professional healthcare workers. These rooms provide first aid, maternal care support, and emergency services until further professional medical help is arranged.
5. Assistive Technologies in the Library
Navoi State Pedagogical Institute offers a range of assistive technologies in its library for students with visual impairments:
A dedicated room is available for blind and low-vision students.
The room is equipped with 4 computers pre-installed with the NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) screen reading software, which helps users navigate and operate the computer via voice guidance.
An audio library of 565 academic resources is stored and accessible through these systems, allowing students to listen to textbooks and other educational materials in Uzbek or other languages.
6. Braille Books for the Blind
The university library has enriched its collection with Braille-printed books. As of now, there are 8 titles and 88 copies of educational materials in Braille script, provided through the ARM fund under the Higher Education Development Research Center of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan.
7. Enhanced Financial Support for Students with Special Needs at Navoi State University
Navoi State University demonstrates a strong commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunity through significant financial support for students with special needs. According to recent data, the university allocated 763 million UZS specifically to assist students with disabilities. This funding covers various forms of support, including learning materials, accessibility services, and individual assistance to help these students fully engage in academic life.
This initiative is part of a broader program aimed at supporting 1,236 students with a total financial aid of over 2.3 billion UZS, reflecting the university’s dedication to student welfare and academic success. The targeted assistance for students with special needs not only ensures their active participation in the learning process but also promotes a more inclusive and equitable educational environment in line with Uzbekistan’s national goals for inclusive education.
