The Disability Support Office at BSACIST operates under the leadership of the Registrar, Dean (Student Affairs), Director (Estate & Campus Development), Director (CDC) and Director (IQAC). This office is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable environment for differently-abled students, faculty, and staff and the institute’s broader commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

OBJECTIVES

1. Promote Accessibility: Ensure physical, academic, and digital accessibility for differently-abled individuals across campus.

2. Empower Participation: Facilitate equal opportunities in education, employment, and campus activities.

3. Combat Discrimination: Uphold the principles of the Anti-Discrimination Policy to eliminate bias and stigma.

4. Compliance with Legal Frameworks: Adhere to the Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities, 2022, MoE, Govt. of India.

5. Holistic Support: Provide tailored resources, accommodations, and skill-development programs to enhance academic and professional success.

6. Awareness Building: Promote a culture of inclusivity through training, workshops, and sensitization programs.

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Disability Support Office operates through the collaborative efforts of its administrators:

1. DEAN (STUDENT AFFAIRS)

 • Student-Centric Support:

1. Oversee academic accommodations (e.g., scribes, extended exam time, Braille materials).
2.Coordinate counselling services for mental health and emotional well-being.
3. Facilitate peer mentoring programs and student-led inclusivity initiatives.

 • Advocacy: Ensure student grievances related to accessibility or discrimination are addressed promptly, per the Anti-Harassment Policy.

2. DIRECTOR (ESTATE & CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT)

• Infrastructure Development:
1. Maintain and upgrade accessible facilities: ramps, lifts, pathways, restrooms, and low-floor buses.
 2. Procure and deploy assistive technologies (e.g., Braille software, screen readers, wheelchairs).
3.  Ensure compliance with universal design principles in new constructions.
• Transportation: Manage battery car services, reserved seating, and accessible routes.

3. DIRECTOR (IQAC)

• Quality Assurance:
  1. Monitor the implementation of accessibility standards through audits and feedback mechanisms.
2.  Integrate inclusivity metrics into institutional quality benchmarks.
3.  Collaborate with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to align practices with relevant institutional policies.
• Training Programs: Organize workshops for faculty and staff on disability etiquette, assistive technologies, and inclusive pedagogy.

4. REGISTRAR

• Policy Implementation:
  1. Enforce institutional policies, including the Anti-Bribery Policy and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
  2.  Maintain records of accommodations, grievances, and resolutions.

• Legal Compliance:
Ensure adherence to statutory requirements under the Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities, 2022, MoE, Govt. of India.

CORE SERVICES

1. Academic Accommodations:
o Scribes, extra time, Braille/high-contrast materials, and accessible e-learning platforms.
2. Physical Accessibility:
o Wheelchair-friendly infrastructure, lifts, ramps, and dedicated pathways.
3. Skill Development:
o Specialized training programs (e.g., vocational skills, digital literacy).
4. Transportation:
o Reserved seats, low-floor buses, and battery-operated campus vehicles.
5. Counselling and Mentorship:
o Peer support networks and mental health resources.

GOVERNANCE AND COLLABORATION

• The office works in tandem with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee to review policies and address systemic barriers.
• Regular reporting to the Vice-Chancellor ensures accountability and continuous improvement.

Contact Information
For assistance or grievances, contact:
Disability Support Office
Email: registrar@crescent.education