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The campus is easily accessible by people with disabilities

An-Najah National University is committed to providing an accessible campus environment that enables students, staff, and visitors with disabilities to move safely and participate fully in academic and campus life. Accessibility considerations are integrated into campus infrastructure and facilities to reduce physical barriers and promote inclusive access to university services.

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Many university buildings are equipped with ramps, step-free entrances, and elevators, enabling access for individuals with mobility impairments. The campus also provides accessible parking spaces, accessible restrooms, and well-designed pedestrian pathways that allow safe movement between academic buildings, laboratories, libraries, and administrative offices.

Academic facilities are designed to support inclusive learning, with accessible classrooms and laboratories, as well as priority seating areas where needed. In addition, the university incorporates tactile signage and guidance systems to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating campus facilities.

Where applicable, the university also facilitates accessible transportation options within the campus, helping students with disabilities reach academic and service buildings more easily.

Accessibility considerations are incorporated into campus planning, building design, and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring that An-Najah National University continues to improve mobility, accessibility, and equal participation for all members of the university community.

Accessible Facilities for People with Disabilities

1. Special Pathways & Ramps:

All buildings and public areas feature step-free access or ramps with compliant slope and non-slip surfaces. These are complemented by handrails, tactile paving for the visually impaired, and high-contrast signage.

2. Computer Lab for the Blind:

Equipped with Braille books, screen-reader software, magnification tools, and internet access, enabling visually impaired students to fully participate in academic activities.

3. Prosthetics Clinic:

A specialized clinic serving students and the community, offering prosthetic device fabrication, fitting, and follow-up free of charge.

4. Assistive Devices for Communication Disorders:

Devices and technology support for students with hearing, speech, or language impairments.

5. Accessible Classrooms and Libraries:

   • Height-adjustable desks

   • Reserved wheelchair spaces

   • Assistive listening systems

   • Accessible shelving and computer terminals

6. Designated Parking:

Clearly marked and located closest to building entrances, with flat access routes to the main doors.

7. Accessible Toilets:

Available in every building, equipped with grab bars, wide doors, emergency alarms, and sufficient turning radius.

8. Elevators with Accessibility Features:

All multi-floor buildings have elevators equipped with Braille buttons, audio floor announcements, and wheelchair space.

9. Accessible Campus Transport:

Shuttle buses with ramps, priority seating, and nearby sheltered stops.

Impact and Reach

• 450 students with disabilities and 48 employees with disabilities currently benefit from these services.

• Over 88 newly registered students with disabilities joined during 2024–2025.

• The facilities are used daily by both campus community members and the public (through clinics and outreach programs).

• All university buildings are internally equipped to support accessibility and are integrated into campus maps with facility 

• codes to ensure clear guidance and ease of navigation.

Campus Accessibility Maps

Additional evidence link (i.e., for videos, more images, or other files that are not included in this file):

• https://www.najah.edu/en/about/sustainability/disability-support-office-dso/ 

• https://www.najah.edu/en/community/nnuclinics/ 

• Video Tour of Accessible Facilities: Link

• Photo Album of Accessibility Features: Link

Related University Support Policies

• Disability and Accessibility Policy

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

• Academic Freedom Policy

• Access and Admission to Study Policy

• Employment Matters Policy

• Harassment and Discrimination Policy