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University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

participate fully in university life, and be free from discrimination. The

University has also made reasonable adjustments, such as the installation of
access ramps and elevators in old buildings, to provide accessibility for

resources and places.

To ensure that students with disabilities are provided with equitable

opportunities during their exams, the University of Peradeniya recommends
alternate arrangements based on standard practices that consider the impact of

their disability on their academic performance. These adjustments may include

options such as submitting assignments and assessments in braille code, time
extensions, the use of assistive technology, a separate exam room, the

assistance of a reader or a computer, an ergonomic chair, alternative
formatting of exam papers, negotiation of an alternative assessment, or any

other reasonable adjustments that may be necessary.

Furthermore, the University has designated rooms for students with

disabilities during exams and provides specialised medical care for those in
need at any time. The Special Needs Resource Center (SNRC) offers a wide

range of facilities and services to students with disabilities, including exam

preparation training, mediating with the University staff to resolve student
issues, providing support and guidance to complete academic and important

documents, assigning a buddy for lecture halls and examination centers, and
offering recreational facilities within the center for students with disabilities.

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