Advancing Inclusive Access and Support for People with Disabilities

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara demonstrates a commitment to ensuring equitable access to higher education through structured support schemes for people with disabilities. The university embeds non-discrimination principles within its academic and employment policies, guaranteeing equal opportunities for students, faculty, and staff regardless of physical ability. To operationalize this commitment, UMN established a dedicated Disability Service Unit (Unit Layanan Disabilitas/ULD) under Rector’s Decree No. 138/SK-R/II/2025, which coordinates individualized academic accommodations, facilitates communication between students and lecturers, and ensures appropriate learning adjustments based on specific needs. 

Beyond policy commitments, UMN implements systematic academic support mechanisms that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in campus life. These include learning adjustments, peer mentoring, accessible learning materials, and coordination with academic departments to ensure inclusive teaching practices.  

UMN further strengthens its inclusive framework by integrating accessibility into both physical and digital learning environments, ensuring that students with disabilities are not only admitted but empowered to succeed academically. Through continuous monitoring, institutional collaboration, and the provision of assistive resources, UMN aligns its inclusion strategy with broader sustainability goals that emphasize equity, diversity, and equal participation in higher education. 

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Support for Visually Impaired Students 

-Collaboration with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, OneDrive) for all students, lecturers, and staff. 

-Assistive technologies installed on all lab and library computers: 

-Microsoft Narrator: screen reader for text and interface navigation. 

-Microsoft Magnifier: magnifies screen area around cursor and keyboard entries. 

-Windows High Contrast: customizable color themes to improve readability. 

Inclusive Support for Students with Disabilities 

-Speech-to-text technology integrated into e-learning for students with hearing impairments. 

-Ensures equitable access to lectures and academic materials. 

-Part of UMN’s broader access schemes to promote equal opportunities for all students. 

Enhancing Digital Inclusivity 

-Website accessibility features supporting diverse needs: 

-Visual aids: contrast settings, larger text, cursor customization, line height, saturation control. 

-Cognitive and learning support: highlight links, text spacing, dyslexia-friendly mode, pause animations, hide images. 

-Continuous improvement ensures digital resources are usable by all, including visually and cognitively impaired users. 

Sign Language and Note-Taking for Hearing Impaired 

-E-learning materials equipped with sign language videos, subtitles, and transcripts. 

-Online access through LMS ensures full participation. 

-UMN conducts sign language workshops to raise awareness and promote inclusivity. 

In addition, our library services are also inclusive, with designated staff trained in sign language to assist students with hearing impairments, ensuring effective communication and access to academic resources within the library environment.