Disabled Student Support Unit – Barrier-Free OSTİMTECH

About US



1. Barrier-Free OSTİMTECH Coordination Office


The Barrier-Free OSTİMTECH Unit at OSTİM Technical University was established to support students with disabilities by enhancing their academic, physical, psychological, and social experiences, and by implementing the necessary accommodations and improvements within the university. Today, the unit operates under the authority of the Rectorate and continues its efforts in this capacity.



2.  Mission – Vision


Vision: To become a university where all individuals have equal rights and opportunities in education and employment, and where necessary academic and social support services are actively provided; and to take on an innovative and leading role through academic and social initiatives carried out in collaboration with diverse disciplines.


Our Mission;


-To develop and expand accessible physical spaces within the university.


- To identify the challenges faced by students with special needs at our university and to engage in interdisciplinary research and activities aimed at developing effective solutions.


-To provide necessary guidance and support services—through awareness-raising initiatives—for students with special needs, as well as for academic and administrative staff, in order to meet the needs of these students.


- To ensure and support the participation of individuals with special needs in social, cultural, and sports activities.


- To organize conferences and symposiums on various topics for the benefit of students with special needs.



3. Barrier-Free OSTİMTECH Executive Board


Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Disabled Student Unit – Rektör Yardımcısı Prof. Dr. Ünsal Sığrı

Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esra Yükseltürk

Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports- Ali Osman Karcı

Directorate of Construction Works and Technical Departmentı- Ece Uğurlu Kaplan

Department of Student Affairs - Nazife Tetik

Department of Library and Documentation -Songül Çalış Arat

Disabled Student Representative- Furkan Kutlu


4.  Academic Representatives of the Unit for Students with Disabilities


Institute/Faculty and Vocational School Representatives of the Disabled Student Support Unit


Disabled Student Unit Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esra YÜKSELTÜRK 


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