In line with its mission to promote inclusivity and social awareness, Near East University regularly organizes many events that focus on empowering individuals with disabilities, celebrating their talents, advocating for their rights, and raising public awareness. These events, held throughout the academic year, foster a sense of belonging and community engagement and provide platforms for dialogue, education, and inspiration. Each initiative reinforces the university’s dedication to building an inclusive campus where all voices are heard and valued, from cultural festivals and film screenings to academic workshops and awareness campaigns.
Barrier-free Cinema Festival
The first film screening of the “Barrier-free Cinema Festival” organized by the Near East University Faculty of Communication at the Barrier-free Cinema and Activity Center was held with great excitement. The first guests of the Festival, organized in collaboration with Telsim, Algım Special Education Center students, watched the film “Maya the Bee.”
The Disability Rights Monitoring Workshop
The Disability Rights Monitoring Workshop at Near East University:
At the workshop held on December 9, 2024, with the theme of “Voice of Students: Disability Awareness on Campus”, disabled students İnci Genç, Ayten Büşra Kaya, Abdulkerim Göktuğ, and Umutcan Yeşer, who are studying at Near East University, emphasized:
“Let’s be aware of obstacles not just one day, but every day.”
In order to draw attention to the rights of disabled individuals and seek solutions to the difficulties they face, the “Disability Rights Monitoring Workshop” held at Near East University on “December 3, World Disability Day” was held with intense participation.
The Groundbreaking Summit in Digital Equality
The 12th “Barrier-Free Informatics Days”, organized on December 23, 2024, with the cooperation of Near East University, TRNC Presidential Disabled Persons Commission, Manisa Celal Bayar University, TRNC Barrier-Free Informatics Platform and Turkey Barrier-Free Informatics Platform, brought together experts who aim to eliminate barriers in the digital world.
A meaningful visit to the Nicosia Special Education Foundation (ÖZEV) on December 3rd, World Disabled Day
Near East University Hair Care and Beauty Services Department academic staff and students visited the Nicosia Special Education Foundation (ÖZEV) on December 3rd, World Disability Day. Celebrated every year with various events around the world, “December 3rd World Disability Day” aims to raise social awareness by emphasizing the place and rights of disabled individuals in society. Near East University Hair Care and Beauty Services Department academic staff and students also visited the Nicosia Special Education and Rehabilitation Center (ÖZEV) to raise awareness.
