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Welcome to the HEDSA SA MapAbility survey and thank you for partaking in this initiative.  
Please complete all questions and submit this form only once.
 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
* Name of Institution
   
 
 
 
* Name of Campus
   
 
 
 
* Province
 
 
 
* Does your Institution have a Disability Rights Unit?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please specify, e.g. support services are part of Student Counselling Department)
 
 
 
 
* Does your Disability Rights Unit / Student Counselling have a webpage?
 
Yes
 
No
 
If, yes, what is your website address
 
 
 
Physical address for the Disability Rights Unit
* Address line 1 : 
   Address line 2 : 
* Suburb : 
* Town : 
* Postal Code : 
* Country : 
 
 
Contact information for the Disability Rights Unit
* First Name (of contact person) : 
* Last Name (of contact person) : 
* Contact Number : 
* Email Address : 
 
 
 
ACCESS AND DIVERSITY
 
 
 
Institution's Infrastructure
 
 
CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY

Please read each statement and indicate your level of agreement / disagreement as it relates to your Institution.

 
Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* The person using the accessible parking spaces has to navigate behind parked cars to enter the building
* Accessible parking spaces have appropriate signage (accessible symbol, and mounted where visible)
* Sidewalks on campus are adequate for people with disabilities
* Curb cuts on campus are adequate for people with disabilities
* Campus signs are easy to read and understand
* There is Braille for the same information on the signs
* Accessible building entrances are easy to identify
* Accessible building entrances are adequate for people with disabilities
* Curb cuts are located where they are needed
* There are accessible toilets at each building on campus
* Fire alarms provide adequate warning for people with sensory disabilities in case of an emergency
 
 
ACCESSIBILITY OF OLDER BUILDINGS

Please read each statement and indicate your level of agreement / disagreement as it relates to your institution.

 
Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Interior doors in older buildings are accessible
* Accessible toilets in older buildings are adequate for students with disabilities
* Lecture rooms in older buildings are accessible for students with disabilities
* Accessible toilets in older buildings are easily identifiable
* Assisted listening systems required to augment audio-amplification systems, e.g. loop system, are available in older lecture rooms
* Accessible wheel-chair locations are an integral part of seating plans in older lecture rooms
* Devices with 7-inch screen (which could be used for chalkboard access or close range work) are available for use in older lecture rooms
* Video recorders are available in older lecture rooms
 
 
ACCESSIBILITY OF NEW BUILDINGS

Please read each statement and indicate your level of agreement / disagreement as it relates to your institution.



 
Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Interior doors in new buildings are accessible
* Accessible toilets in new buildings are adequate for students with disabilities
* Lecture rooms in newer buildings are accessible for students with disabilities
* Accessible bathrooms in new buildings are easily identifiable
* Assisted listening systems required to augment audio-amplification systems, e.g. loop system, are available in new lecture rooms
* Accessible wheel-chair locations are an integral part of seating plans in new lecture rooms
* Devices with 7-inch screen (which could be used for chalkboard access or close range work) are available for use in new lecture rooms
* Video recorders are available in new lecture rooms
 
 
 
General comments about Accessibility on Campus
   
 
 
 
* Please indicate if the following is present in the Disability Rights Unit / Student Counselling building / offices (tick all boxes that apply) 
 
Audio facilities
 
Tactile
 
Handrails to steps
 
Ramps
 
Evacuation Chair
 
Stair lifts for wheelchairs where elevators are not available
 
Location map in Braille
 
Large print location map
 
Location map available on-line
 
Escape route
 
Reception desk - near entrance
 
Reception desk - adapted height
 
Reception desk - FM System
 
None of the above

 
 
 
SUPPORT SERVICES
 
 
 
* General support services
What support services are currently in place for students with disabilities at your Unit / Institution?  (tick all boxes that apply)
 
 
Support regarding application process
 
Support regarding registration process
 
Support regarding financial bursary application process
 
Support regarding residence placement
 
Disability Rights Unit / Student Counselling first year orientation programme
 
An orientation guideline for first year students with disabilities
 
Adapted Transport
 
Mobility Training/Independence Training
 
Medical services (is there a doctor/nurse available for consultation at Campus Health?)
 
Mentors
 
None of the above

 
 
 
* Specialised academic support services
What support services are currently in place for students with disabilities at your Unit / Institution? (tick all boxes that apply)
 
 
Assistive devices, e.g. laptops, recorders, hand magnifiers, etc on loan
 
Optical devices on loan, e.g. magnifiers
 
Applification systems/FM systems/Loop systems
 
Accessible computer lab with specialised software programmes
 
Computer assisted software training
 
Adapted text services, e.g. Braille
 
Interpreter service, e.g. South African Sign Language Interpreter, language/ data capturer
 
Exam concessions, e.g. scribes, extra time, academic / learning support services
 
Student assistants
 
Tutors
 
eBook services
 
Accessible library services
 
Photocopying services
 
Support for learning disabilities
 
Psychological services
 
None of the above
 
Other (please specify below)
 

 
 
 
RESIDENCES
 
 
Please answer each question by selecting either YES or NO

 
Yes No
* Are there adapted residences for students with disabilities?
* Are there integrated residences for students with disabilities?
* Is there an additional residence fee for students with disabilities?
* Are personal care assistants allowed long term stay?
* Are personal care assistants allowed overnight access to residences?
* Are there wheelchair accessible shuttle (transport) services from residences to campuses?
* Are there catering services for students with disabilities in residences?
 
 
 
Name any additional services for students with disabilities at residences, if applicable.
   
 
 
 
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
 
 
Please read each statement and indicate your level of agreement / disagreement as it relates to your Institution's social activities.

 
Strongly Agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Extramural activities on campus are accessible for all students with disabilities to participate in
* Facilities used by student clubs, organizations and associations on your campus are physically accessible to students with disabilities
* Disability-related accommodations are discussed during Orientation week events / activities
 
 
 
* Are there any accessible social gathering spots for students with disabilities?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
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