DUBAI, 5th February, 2017 (WAM) -- Zayed University Students' Accessibility Services Department was recognised as an Apple Distinguished Programme for 2016-2018 at an award ceremony held recently on the Zayed University Dubai campus.
Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance and President of Zayed University, congratulated the Zayed University Students' Accessibility Services Department on the occasion, saying, "It makes me happy and proud to see Zayed University embracing prominent centres, such as the Humaid Al Tayer Assistive Technology Resource Centre on the Abu Dhabi campus, and the Khalaf Al Habtoor Assistive Technology Resource Centre on the Dubai Campus. We recall this generous and philanthropic initiative today in 2017, which the UAE wise leadership has declared as the #Year of Giving." She pointed out that both centres provide a wonderful opportunity for students with disabilities to learn and excel personally and professionally, and both centres are committed to delivering high quality services that will benefit students in their academic pursuit and any future endeavours. Professor Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, said, "The recognition of Zayed University Students' Accessibility Services Department as an Apple Distinguished Programme highlights our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment." Dr. Marilyn Roberts, Provost of Zayed University, said, "Since its foundation, Zayed University has been a forward thinking institution. It serves both the academic needs of our students and the communitys aspirations. The Students' Accessibility Services Departments extensive and effective use of assistive technology is an excellent example of our innovative and creative commitment to serve all students needs and the community at large. Zayed University is committed to providing students with disabilities with the opportunity to be fully integrated in the university in classes and extra-curricular activities." Fatma Al Qassimi, Manager of Students Accessibility Services Department, said, "Zayed University has a unique and distinguished experience in implementing the most progressive technologies to enable students with disabilities to complete their studies and make a meaningful contribution to their local community and to the UAE society as a whole. Additionally, through the use of iOS accessibility features, Zayed University enhanced teaching and learning for students with disabilities, who regularly attend their classes and workshops organised by the Students Accessibility Services Department."Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2017.
