AIOU provides free education to the disabled.

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is making every possible effort to bring prosperity and convenience in the lives of people with disabilities.

AIOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Mehmood in his statement on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities said, “To help them live a dignified and successful life, the University provides free education from matriculation to Ph.D. ” .

Dr. Nasir further informed that the university has also set up an ‘e-learning accessibility center’ in its library especially for visually impaired students. This state-of-the-art center is equipped with specialized computers, headphones and advanced software, enabling students with disabilities to easily access HEC’s digital library, e-books, research articles, journals and theses. It is a matter of pride that AIOU is the only public sector university in the country that provides free education to the disabled up to postgraduate level.