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JOB TITLE	LOCATION
Accessibility Specialist	Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Establishes and maintains professionally appropriate criteria and procedures for determining eligibility of Zayed University students for disability accommodations and services.
Advises faculty and administrators of legal responsibilities and establishes procedures for compliance.
Provides support and inputs for strategic planning, and assistive technology equipment management—for the department.
Works to improve campus accessibility to ensure the safety of students with disabilities.
Provide assistive technology and ICT training for students with disabilities to ensure independent access to education.
Maintains a confidential and secure database of all students with disabilities and create reports for the management, when required.
Serves on committees as deemed appropriate and represents the department at university functions and engage in special projects, as requested.
Visits schools to promote the Student Accessibility Services Department to encourage students with disabilities to join ZU.

A minimum of 4 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Special Education, Information Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of both.
Relevant professional experience in administering services for individuals with disabilities to include identifying and implementing student accommodations is also required.
Demonstrated understanding of UAE disabilities law.
Demonstrated understanding of developmental issues facing university students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
Demonstrated knowledge of disability assessment, accommodations, services and assistive technologies.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills; strong planning and facilitation skills.