{"id":7684,"date":"2025-06-06T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disabilityconnect.co.za\/?p=7684"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:19:54","slug":"ufh-disability-unit-honoured-for-excellence-in-student-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.disabilityconnectexpo.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/ufh-disability-unit-honoured-for-excellence-in-student-support\/","title":{"rendered":"UFH Disability Unit honoured for excellence in student support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>University of Fort Hare (UFH) Disability Unit<\/strong> has been recognised with a prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to <strong>inclusive education and student support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/news\/ufh-disability-unit-wins-award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tim Wilson \u2013 University of Fort Hare<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unit received the accolade at the recent <strong>Higher and Further Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA) Conference<\/strong>, celebrating its commitment to empowering students with disabilities through tailored services, advocacy, and accessible learning environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UFH Disability Unit supports hundreds of students across its campuses with services that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessible learning materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistive technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility and orientation support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counselling and advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award highlights the university\u2019s growing reputation as a <strong>champion for inclusive higher education<\/strong> in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis recognition is not just for our team\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of the resilience and excellence of the students we serve,\u201d said a spokesperson from the Disability Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unit also plays a crucial role in <strong>staff training, campus accessibility planning, and policy development<\/strong>, ensuring that inclusion is embedded across all aspects of university life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/strong><strong> A Model for Inclusive Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As more universities work to become fully inclusive, the University of Fort Hare is setting a national example. The recognition from HEDSA positions UFH as a <strong>leader in disability advocacy within the higher education space<\/strong>. Students, alumni, and education advocates have applauded the award, calling it a milestone in the ongoing journey toward equal access, dignity, and academic success for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Fort Hare (UFH) Disability Unit has been recognised with a prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to inclusive education and student support. 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