DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
At Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including those with disabilities. Our Disability Support Unit, established in November 2019 under JTNCHEP, offers comprehensive assistance to students with special needs.
Registration and Eligibility
To access our support services, students must :
Register with the Department of Social Welfare (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat)
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Financial Assistance
Eligible students can apply for BKOKU (Bantuan Kewangan Orang Kurang Upaya), a financial aid program that provides support based on the level of study and individual needs.
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UTM has been one of the parties that supported and guided us including giving us rights to organise convocation festival in UTM and Alhamdulillah, that trust has been given six times and we manage to do a good job.
Dr. Ruzimi Mohamed
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Campus Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible transportation services, especially for students with physical disabilities
- Manual wheelchair and walking cane loans from the University Health Center (PKU) for temporarily disabled students
Accommodation
- 10 OKU-friendly rooms available at College 9 (female college)
- Equipped with accessible toilets and wheelchair-friendly pathways
- Suitable for both permanently and temporarily disabled students
events and programs
We regularly organize events to foster inclusion and awareness, such as:
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- Online engagement sessions
- Meet-and-greet sessions with our OKU Icon
Academic Support
- Personalized assistance for campus-related matters
- Information dissemination tailored to students with disabilities
Inspirational Leadership
In 2020, UTM appointed Dr. Ruzimi Mohamed, a UTM alumnus, as our OKU Icon. This initiative aims to:
- Inspire and motivate students with disabilities
- Showcase success stories within the disabled community
Contact Information
We encourage all students with disabilities to reach out to us early in their academic journey to ensure we can provide the best possible support throughout their time at UTM.
For more information or to access our support services, please contact :
Disability Support Unit, JTNCHEP
Location
Seksyen Kemudahan, Kebajikan dan Tatatertib,
Jabatan Timbalan Naib Canselor (Hal Ehwal Pelajar & Alumni),
81310, UTM Johor Bahru.
Phone
+6 011-5380 6006 / +6 07-553 0185