Policy for People with Disabilities
Policy for People with Disabilities
For students
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Undergraduate Student Handbook, Section 5.4 Disability, page 32.
5.4 Disability
Students who face difficulties with their studies due to their disability (permanent or temporary disability / medical condition or mental and psychological disorder) are eligible to be treated as special need students based on their condition and their medical reports. Students must provide appropriate documentation (official medical report) within the proper period (at the beginning of each semester) to be eligible to arrange a support and assistance.
For administrative and support staff
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University HR Department Policies & Processes Manual (April 2024), Section 1.2 Applicable Law, page 9.
1.2 Applicable Law
The manual has been devised in accordance with statutory requirements, the University’s internal rules and its contractual obligations, subject to all laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The manual clarifies the University standpoint and thereby eliminates the need for individual decision-making in day-to-day affairs.
Alfaisal University is an equal opportunity employer, which means that it provides the same opportunities for hiring, development and benefits to everyone without discriminating between age, gender, disability. Equal Opportunity Employer reflects our commitment to ensure equality, treat everyone with respect and promote diversity in the workplace.
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University HR Department Policies & Processes Manual (April 2024), Section 3.9.6 Non-discrimination Policy, page 91.
3.9.6 Non-discrimination Policy
Alfaisal University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with governmental law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
For faculty members
Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Faculty Handbook 2023-2024, Section 9.4.3 Disability and Reasonable Accommodation, page 59.
9.4.3 Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
Alfaisal University is committed to providing an accessible and supportive environment for employees with disabilities. Equal access for qualified employees with a disability is an obligation of the University. Alfaisal University does not discriminate on the basis of disability against otherwise-qualified individuals in any program, service or activity offered by the University. The University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise-qualified individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or other appropriate services; however, accommodations cannot result in an undue burden to the University or fundamentally alter the essential functions of the job.