The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) on January 13, 2010 inaugurated an Office of Disability Services (ODS) to cater to the special needs of disabled students on campus. The ODS has been set up with the support of Mphasis Ltd, an HP company.
Mr Elango R, the Chief Human Resource Officer, Mphasis Ltd was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Professor Pankaj Chandra, the Director of IIMB presided over the function.
In his speech Professor Chandra said "Setting up such a one-point support system for students with disabilities will enable IIMB to provide inclusive education that is comparable to some of the best universities in the world. This partnership with Mphasis will enable us to create an inclusive academic world where everyone gets an opportunity to excel without prejudice and discrimination. We are one of the first professional educational institutions in the country to have an articulated policy that aims at removing all barriers that prevent students with disabilities from realising their potential."
"We at MphasiS are deeply committed to supporting people with disabilities and in aiding them to become employable. One of the reasons the rate of employment for people with disabilities is low is because of the lack of infrastructural and training facilities at educational institutions in the country. MphasiS has joined hands with IIMB, one of the premium educational institutions to respond to this unmet need in India. We hope that this pioneering initiative will have a ripple effect and be followed by other professional educational institutions and will result in better outcomes for students with disabilities", said Elango R Chief Human Resources Officer - Mphasis.
Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Corporate Strategy & Policy area at IIMB is the Chairperson of the Office of Disability Services. ODS will provide a single point of contact and all support for students with disabilities on the IIMB campus. The activities of ODS will include:
- Assessment of students' special needs when they enter the institute,
- Proactive steps to provide all academic material in formats suitable for students,
- Identification and provision of scribes, readers and other support volunteers, and
- Coordination of any special accommodations in the classroom and examinations
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) on January 13, 2010 inaugurated an Office of Disability Services (ODS) to cater to the special needs of disabled students on campus. The ODS has been set up with the support of Mphasis Ltd, an HP company.
Mr Elango R, the Chief Human Resource Officer, Mphasis Ltd was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Professor Pankaj Chandra, the Director of IIMB presided over the function.
In his speech Professor Chandra said "Setting up such a one-point support system for students with disabilities will enable IIMB to provide inclusive education that is comparable to some of the best universities in the world. This partnership with Mphasis will enable us to create an inclusive academic world where everyone gets an opportunity to excel without prejudice and discrimination. We are one of the first professional educational institutions in the country to have an articulated policy that aims at removing all barriers that prevent students with disabilities from realising their potential."
"We at MphasiS are deeply committed to supporting people with disabilities and in aiding them to become employable. One of the reasons the rate of employment for people with disabilities is low is because of the lack of infrastructural and training facilities at educational institutions in the country. MphasiS has joined hands with IIMB, one of the premium educational institutions to respond to this unmet need in India. We hope that this pioneering initiative will have a ripple effect and be followed by other professional educational institutions and will result in better outcomes for students with disabilities", said Elango R Chief Human Resources Officer - Mphasis.
Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Corporate Strategy & Policy area at IIMB is the Chairperson of the Office of Disability Services. ODS will provide a single point of contact and all support for students with disabilities on the IIMB campus. The activities of ODS will include:
- Assessment of students' special needs when they enter the institute,
- Proactive steps to provide all academic material in formats suitable for students,
- Identification and provision of scribes, readers and other support volunteers, and
- Coordination of any special accommodations in the classroom and examinations