News and Announcement

Awareness walk and Celebration

Awareness Walk and Celebration: International Day of Persons with Disabilities at UMT
Organized by the Department of Education, SSSH-UMT

Description: The Department of Education, School of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSSH), University of Management and Technology (UMT), organized an “International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Awareness Walk & Celebration” on December 3. The initiative aimed to promote inclusion, respect, and dignity for persons with disabilities while fostering a more supportive campus environment.

The walk commenced at 3:30 PM from the LRC (Library, CIE), bringing together students, faculty, and administrative staff from the Department of Education as well as various departments across UMT. Participants walked in unity to express solidarity with persons with disabilities and to highlight the importance of creating an accessible, barrier-free, and welcoming campus for everyone.

Key Objectives of the Event:

• Celebrating the diverse abilities, strengths, and contributions of persons with disabilities;
• Promoting values of respect, inclusion, and dignity across the university community;
• Encouraging advocacy for minimizing physical, social, and academic barriers on campus.

During the walk, participants engaged in meaningful conversations about how everyday practices at UMT can be made more disability-friendly. The activity served as an important reminder of the university’s commitment to inclusive education, equal opportunities, and the continuous improvement of accessibility across campus. The Department of Education and SSSH-UMT reaffirmed their dedication to nurturing a culture of empathy, awareness, and empowerment.