Support Services for People with Disabilities at the University
- Medical and Social Center
Based on the information provided, the Medical and Social Center (CMS) at the University of Oum El Bouaghi provides a wide range of healthcare services to the university community, which includes the following:
- Regular medical visits for target populations.
- Medical check-ups and on-demand care.
- Dental consultations and procedures.
- A medical Tests laboratory for biological investigations.
- Prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases, including screening, management, and follow-up of various detected cases.
- Operating as a COVID-19 center, providing rapid tests and management for positive cases.
- Addressing psychosocial issues of students, including epidemiological surveys and investigations around detected cases of contagious diseases.
- Offering education and awareness campaigns among young people on prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- Providing assistance for tobacco and drug withdrawal.
- Conducting counseling and guidance activities for students.
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle within the university.
- Identifying health issues within the university setting and organizing vaccination campaigns against hepatitis B and COVID-19.
The CMS has a range of available services, including medical consultation offices, treatment rooms, observation rooms, radiology rooms, dental surgery offices, psychology offices, speech therapy rooms, and a laboratory for medical analysis.
The center personnel consist of a team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, laboratory engineers, and dentists.
In terms of the services provided, the CMS has seen an increase in medical consultations, dental consultations, psychology services, sample collection for laboratory analysis, various medical care procedures, and observation admissions over the years.
However, the information provided does not specifically address whether the university provides facilities or services for individuals with disabilities. If this information is needed to answer a question regarding the provision of facilities for people with disabilities, it would be advisable to contact the university directly for relevant information.
Link: http://www.univ-oeb.dz/vrlex/en/2023/8617/
Description:
At the University of Oum El Bouaghi (UNIV-OEB), we are systematically committed to ensuring that our multi-site campus infrastructure is fully inclusive and easily accessible for all students, faculty, administrative staff, and visitors with disabilities. This institutional commitment is realized through strict physical adaptations, inclusive facilities, customized services, accessible communication channels, and the continuous fostering of an empathetic campus culture that eliminates physical and social barriers. Managed comprehensively under the UNIV-OEB SDG Framework, our universal access strategy includes several key operational pillars:
- Physical Infrastructure and Mobility Adaptations: All newly developed building blocks, central libraries, and lecture halls are equipped with standardized wheelchair ramps, continuous handrails, and level transitions. Pedestrian pathways across our three campus sites are designed with clear structural separation from vehicle traffic to ensure safe, barrier-free navigation.
- Inclusive Campus Facilities: Academic buildings feature designated accessible restrooms on ground floors, modified seating layouts within main amphitheaters, and prioritized entrance pathways tailored to support individuals with limited mobility.
- Accessible Services and Academic Support: The university provides specialized support services through its logistics and student affairs divisions, including assisted registration processes and adjusted scheduling to ensure core classes are held in the most accessible facilities.
- Digital Communication and Inclusive Culture: UNIV-OEB actively works to enhance digital accessibility across its official portals, providing alternative text formats and flexible communication resources. Furthermore, institutional awareness initiatives are regularly integrated into campus life to reinforce a supportive, inclusive, and respectful community environment.
The official implementation, spatial campus blueprints, and institutional guidelines governing these accessibility programs are monitored and updated transparently via our centralized sustainability platform.
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- Mediation and psychosocial assistance cell for students with special needs
Braille service in the library
