Central government has proposed to set up a “first of its kind” university covering the entire gamut of disability studies and rehabilitation sciences.
The proposed university, the first of its kind, will be a unique multidisciplinary academic institution conducting research, programmes and courses.
The proposed university will have eight departments viz. disability studies; rehabilitation sciences; audiology and speech language pathology; special education; psychology; nursing; orthotics and prosthetics and assistive technology; and inclusive and universal design.
