A Tunisian Scientist Invents Navigation Aid for the Blind
Tunisian students with disabilities have a great deal of difficulty attending university, a situation similar to many Arab countries. But a Tunisian researcher may eventually help the visually impaired.
U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for those with disabilities.
War Worsens Plight of Disabled Students in Yemen
New hardships and cuts in financial support have ended studies for some. The war “has killed our future,” one student said.
A Blind Architect Who Sees Buildings Philosophically
An Egyptian architect overcame his loss of vision and has succeeded by taking a distinctive approach to his profession.
A Mother Calls for Equal Opportunities in Education
An Egyptian writer and researcher tells of her experience, as a mother, in teaching her deaf son.
How Egypt Could Better Serve Students With Disabilities
A scholar calls for the adoption of fair admission policies at the nation’s public universities for people with disabilities.
The Nascent Disabled-Rights Movement Steps Out in Egypt
Egypt’s constitution guarantees the right to education. But aspiring university students with disabilities face significant challenges.
School Closings in Assiut Shut Out Disabled, Deaf and Blind Students
Nearly 1,500 deaf, blind or intellectually disabled students have been affected by school maintenance and renovation.
In Jordan, Those With Special Needs Face a Difficult Plight
Jordanian youth with special needs can easily enroll in universities to study but have difficulty getting jobs.
The Blind Side of Arab Education: Disabled Students
A conference in Qatar took a look at progress in educating students with disabilities: Classrooms in some countries have improved, teaching and curricula, not so much.
