Zhejiang University of Technology adheres to the student-centered education philosophy, integrating care and support for the all-round development of students with disabilities into its educational practice. By building a systematic and diversified assistance system, the university effectively creates an equal, inclusive and friendly learning and growth environment for students with disabilities on campus, helping them pursue their dreams and achieve self-fulfillment.
I. Institutional Guarantee and Accessible Environment Construction
The university attaches great importance to protecting the rights and interests of students with disabilities. Relevant work is jointly promoted by multiple departments including the Department of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs Office, and Office of Public Affairs to ensure that assistance measures are fully implemented. In terms of hardware facilities, the university continuously advances the renovation of campus accessible environment. It adds barrier-free accesses, accessible toilets, dedicated seats and other facilities in major learning and living areas such as teaching buildings, libraries and dormitories, striving to eliminate physical environmental barriers and provide convenience for students with disabilities.
II. Establishing Special Scholarships and Grants to Encourage the Spirit of Self-Reliance
Among various assistance measures, the establishment of special scholarships and grants serves as an important incentive to encourage students with disabilities to overcome difficulties and strive for academic excellence. The Kangenbei Self-Reliance Scholarship, funded by Zhejiang Kangenbei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is one of the special scholarships for undergraduate students with disabilities. This scholarship aims to recognize and reward students with disabilities who maintain a positive and optimistic attitude in adversity, study diligently, achieve excellent academic results and demonstrate outstanding performance. Through a combination of material rewards and spiritual recognition, it promotes the positive energy of self-reliance and striving for success.
III. Building a Diversified Assistance and Support Network
In addition to material support, the university places greater emphasis on constructing a comprehensive support network:
Academic Assistance: Targeting the actual difficulties of students with disabilities, each college and faculty members provide personalized academic guidance and support to ensure they keep up with the academic progress.
Psychological Care: The University Mental Health Education Center offers professional psychological counseling and guidance services for students in need, helping them face college life with a healthy and positive mindset.
Employment Support: The University Career Guidance Center lists graduates with disabilities as a key assistance group. Through skills training, personalized job recommendation and expanding employment channels, it helps them smoothly integrate into society and realize their life values.
Atmosphere Building: The university advocates a campus culture of equality, respect and mutual assistance, encourages student organizations and associations to carry out relevant care activities, and creates a friendly atmosphere of integration and common growth between students with and without disabilities.
The university will continue to improve the care and support system for students with disabilities, starting from multiple dimensions including institutional construction, resource investment and humanistic care. It is committed to ensuring that every student feels warmth and strength on campus, laying a solid foundation for their equal participation in social life and the realization of personal development dreams.
