10.6 Measures Against Discrimination
10.6.1 Non-Discriminatory Admissions Policy
10.6.2 Track Underrepresented Groups Applications
10.6.3 Recruit Underrepresented Groups
10.6.4 Anti-discrimination Policies
10.6.5 Diversity and Equality Committee
10.6.6 Support for Underrepresented Groups
10.6.7 Accessible Facilities
10.6.8 Disability Support Services
10.6.9 Disability Access Schemes
10.6.10 Disability Accommodation Policy
10.6.11 Anti-Harassment Policy
Accessible Facilities for People with Disabilities
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible campus environment where all students, faculty, staff, and visitors — including those with disabilities — can fully participate in academic and social life. In line with SDG 10.6.7, the University continuously invests in the development and maintenance of disability-friendly infrastructure and facilities that ensure comfort, safety, and independence for every member of the GUST community.
The campus has been designed with universal accessibility principles to accommodate individuals with diverse physical, sensory, and mobility needs. Key accessibility features — such as ramps, elevators, tactile signage, accessible restrooms, and designated parking spaces — help remove physical barriers and promote equality of access throughout the university.
These facilities reflect GUST’s strong commitment to reducing inequalities and providing an environment that upholds dignity, autonomy, and inclusion for everyone.
Campus Accessibility Map
As part of GUST’s commitment to ensuring equitable access across campus, a comprehensive Special Needs Accessibility Map is available to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors identify disability-friendly routes and facilities.
The map clearly marks accessible entrances, elevators, ramps, restrooms, and designated parking zones, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can navigate the campus independently and confidently.
View the campus accessibility map here: View Map
Campus hallways, corridors and classrooms are spacious and are suitable for all types of wheelchairs and other needed aids. The campus buildings have escalators located near entrances that reach collages and departments with ease. All escalators have sensors allowing them to stop when no one is near for energy saving.
Elevators are accessible near all campus stairways. Wide elevators are distributed around the campus buildings and near all entrances and exits. All elevators are wide enough for all standard types of wheelchairs, walker rollators and folding walkers. Elevators access buttons are all within reach from sitting/standing positions.
Every toilet has a disability compartment equipped with all accessories and an emergency calling phone. Emergency phones are accessible all-around campus. All phones are within sitting positions.
Parking areas for special needs are located nearest to the campus entrances. All disables parking areas are wide and have extra area for convenience and ramps for all types of wheeled aids.
The campus main entrances have loading areas with ramps for those driving the disabled person. Security personnel are always ready for aiding services. Ramps are located everywhere in the campus buildings and their facilities whenever there are steps (theaters, halls, meeting rooms etc.)
Library Designated Area for Accessibility
The Library ensures equal access for all users by maintaining a designated accessibility zone equipped with computers specifically designed for students with disabilities. This area, located on the Ground Floor, provides spacious workstations that accommodate wheelchair access and allow for comfortable movement. These physical adjustments reflect the library’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to information and learning spaces.
GUST Library integrates accessibility support features across its subscribed electronic databases. All premier online research platforms adhere to recognized accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.1 AA, offering features like screen-reader compatibility, adjustable text size, and text-to-speech options to enhance usability for all learners.
For instance, Taylor & Francis provides a comprehensive accessibility statement ensuring that its e-books support structured navigation, font reflow, and screen-reader compatibility, with many journal articles available in EPUB3 format for enhanced accessibility. Similarly, the Alexander Street streaming platform (which hosts the Theatre, Performance & Design Collection) complies with WCAG 2.2, supporting screen-reader navigation, and includes transcripts and subtitles for most video content.
