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The Education and Student Affairs Sector at Ain Shams University, through the Disability Support Center, continues to conduct a series of field visits under the theme “Equality, Accessibility, Success,” aiming to engage directly with students with disabilities across their faculties, listen to their opinions and suggestions, identify the challenges they face, and develop services and accommodations that support their independence and enhance their active participation in university life.

These efforts are being carried out under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs.

The visits are conducted under the administrative coordination and supervision of Mr. Ibrahim Said Hamza, Assistant Secretary-General of the University for Education and Student Affairs, and under the leadership of Dr. Samar Ragab Hafez, Director of the Disability Support Center, who oversees the center's efforts in organizing and following up on the implementation of the visits.

From November 1 to 12, 2026, the center launched the first phase of the visits, covering eight faculties at the university: Mass Communication, Al-Alsun (Languages), Archaeology, Agriculture, Computer and Information Sciences, Specific Education, Commerce, and Arts.

The visits were conducted under the supervision of the faculty deans and with the follow-up of the Vice Deans for Education and Student Affairs: Prof. Salwa Soliman Abdel Hamid at the Faculty of Mass Communication, Prof. Hala Sayed Ahmed El-Metwally at the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Prof. Nawal Gaber Mohamed Ali at the Faculty of Archaeology, Prof. Manal Mubarak Mohamed Mostafa at the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Zeinab Mostafa Moussa Hassan at the Faculty of Specific Education, and Prof. Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Shaheen at the Faculty of Commerce.

The visits featured direct meetings with students with disabilities, providing opportunities to listen to their experiences within their faculties, understand their needs and suggestions, identify potential challenges in accessing services or participating in university activities, and discuss ways to overcome these obstacles. The meetings also focused on identifying appropriate accommodation and accessibility measures to improve their university experience, support their independence, and promote their equal participation.

The visits were carried out by a team from the Disability Support Center, comprising Dr. Doaa Mahmoud, Associate Prof. Shaimaa El-Wakeel, Dr. Hoda Mohamady, Dr. Shaimaa Bahy, and Ms. Irene Badawy, with the participation of a group of student volunteers.

The visits will not be limited to the eight faculties but will continue in the coming period to include other faculties across the university. This reflects the university's commitment to direct engagement with students, actively listening to their concerns, and translating their needs and suggestions into practical measures that promote accessibility and equal opportunities, ensuring that participation in university life is a right available to all.