| Orientation and Mobility Training |
Blind students using their M&O skills to access Disability Unit
The DU outsources services for orientation and mobility training for new entering students with disabilities. This programme is for first year students and is aimed at familiarizing them with the new surrounding as well as enhances their free and independent movement on campus. |
| Braille printing |
Braille printers are made available to visually impaired students to transcribe print into Braille. The DU provides Braille services to, individuals and organizations outside the University campus. |
| Computer Training |
 Partially sighted staff member, Mr. Azwitamisi Gadisi assisting a student with computer literacy skills
All disabled students are offered computer lessons to develop essential skills for using the advanced adaptive technology. The unit is trying to shift from manual methods of writing which create barriers to students with impairments making corrections, to electronic technology which allows total independency. |
| Sports and Recreation |
 Tshififi Golden Girls playing with Univen soccer for the blind
DU encourages students with disability to participate in different sporting codes e.g. goal ball, wheelchair tennis, soccer for the visually impaired students and wheelchair basket ball. |
| Individual programme planning |
 Mrs. Mbuvha giving academic support to the students with disabilities
As per student needs, the DU coordinator plans a programme of services for students with disabilities. Many students require academic adjustments, or modifications in instructional methods: for example, Brailled textbooks and class handouts, extended time for examinations, or substitution of an essay for an oral presentation. In combination, programme modifications, auxiliary services, and academic adjustments are often referred to as "reasonable accommodations" in University and common parlance. The DU coordinator liaises with course-coordinators, ensuring that they are aware of the particular needs of a student. |
| Conducting research |
 Mrs. Mbuvha is collecting data from the visually impaired student
The unit also conducts surveys on a range of issues relating to the students with disabilities experiences of teaching and learning, learning resources, assessment,student services etc. The surveys aimed at “Best Practices” of the disability unit. |
