The university, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized several scientific meetings within the virtual program held on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities entitled "Humm", in cooperation with the Department of Special Education at the College of Education, on Thursday, 18/4/1442 A.H. The program contained several virtual meetings that addressed many aspects of the academic life of students with disabilities, and reviewed some of their university experiences and their academic excellence in successfully passing the university stage.
The first meeting, entitled "Persons with Disabilities in the University Environment," was presented by Dr. Mohammed Al-Ajlan, Chairman of the Standing Committee for the Care of Persons with Disabilities at the University and Dean of the Deanship of Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohammed Al-Obeid, member of the committee and Head of the Department of Special Education, where the meeting discussed a number of topics including: Preparation in the university environment, educational auxiliary services, and supportive services.
The second meeting, which was held under the title "Student Illuminations" with a group of university students with disabilities, dealt with a number of topics, namely: The experiences of students with disabilities at the university (deaf, mobility impaired, and blind).
The third and final session was titled "Global Trends on Disability" and was presented by Dr. Dheeb Al-Mutairi, Associate Professor of Special Education at the Department of Special Education, who spoke about inclusive access, support and inclusion for people with disabilities.