University-Wide Access Schemes for People with Disabilities

Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) provides dedicated access schemes for people with disabilities to support equitable participation in higher education.

The university’s approach combines a special admissions pathway, disability and functional-needs assessment, and targeted support according to individual needs.

This framework is designed to reduce barriers at the point of entry and support students with disabilities in accessing university education.

Special Selection Programme for Persons with Disabilities (SPKPD)

A key access scheme at UNISSULA is the Seleksi Program Khusus Penyandang Disabilitas (SPKPD).

SPKPD is a dedicated admissions mechanism for prospective students with disabilities.

The programme provides a specific route through which applicants with disabilities can apply to UNISSULA and be assessed according to their capabilities and suitability for the academic programme they select.

This means that prospective students with disabilities are not required to rely solely on the general admissions route.

Dedicated Access Pathway

The SPKPD pathway represents a targeted access mechanism because it is specifically intended for applicants with disabilities.

The scheme enables UNISSULA to:

• identify applicants with disabilities;
• assess their individual circumstances;
• consider programme suitability;
• identify required support;
• facilitate access to university study; and
• connect admitted students with appropriate support mechanisms.

This targeted approach helps reduce barriers that may otherwise prevent people with disabilities from accessing higher education.

Individual Disability and Functional-Needs Assessment

UNISSULA’s disability access scheme includes structured assessment of disability and functional needs.

The university’s documentation enables the identification of conditions including:

• physical disabilities;
• visual disabilities;
• hearing disabilities;
• speech disabilities;
• intellectual or learning difficulties;
• developmental or mental conditions; and
• other disabilities.

This assessment provides a basis for determining appropriate support according to the individual needs of each applicant.

Targeted Support Based on Individual Needs

Following the identification of functional needs, UNISSULA can identify forms of targeted support that may be required.

These may include:

• wheelchair assistance;
• walking aids;
• hearing aids;
• sign-language assistance; and
• other recommended forms of support.

This needs-based approach strengthens the access scheme because support is linked to the individual circumstances of the person with a disability.

From Admission to Participation

UNISSULA’s disability access scheme is not limited to entry into the university.

The process connects admissions with support and participation:

Dedicated disability admission pathway → Needs assessment → Targeted support → Accessible campus participation

This creates a more structured pathway for students with disabilities from application through participation in university life.

Integration with Accessible Facilities

The disability access scheme is supported by accessible campus infrastructure.

UNISSULA provides facilities including:

• ramps;
• accessible pathways;
• elevators;
• handrails;
• accessible entrances;
• accessible toilets;
• priority parking areas; and
• pedestrian routes.

These facilities help ensure that students admitted through the disability access scheme can access academic, administrative, religious, and public spaces more effectively.

Mobility Support

UNISSULA also provides mobility-related support for users with physical disabilities.

Wheelchairs are available to support people who require mobility assistance.

This complements the disability access scheme by providing practical support after admission and during participation in campus activities.

Communication Support

Communication-related support is also included within the university’s disability-support framework.

The university’s disability needs assessment allows sign-language assistance and hearing-support needs to be identified.

This is particularly relevant for students with hearing or communication disabilities.

Administrative and Service Assistance

The access scheme is further supported by service assistance in academic and administrative offices.

UNISSULA’s accessibility documentation states that service assistance is available for people with disabilities and special needs in university service areas.

This helps ensure that access includes not only physical entry to buildings, but also access to university services.

Scholarship Opportunities

The disability admissions guide also indicates that prospective students with disabilities may have opportunities to obtain scholarships subject to the requirements of the relevant scholarship schemes.

Financial support can strengthen access by reducing economic barriers that may compound disability-related barriers.

Relationship with Inclusive Admissions Policy

The disability access scheme complements UNISSULA’s broader non-discriminatory and inclusive admissions policy.

The university states that admissions should provide equal opportunity and should not discriminate on the basis of disability or other protected characteristics.

The same policy explicitly recognises the need for inclusive admissions mechanisms for prospective students with disabilities and other groups requiring particular support.

This creates a clear institutional framework:

Non-discrimination → Dedicated disability access scheme → Targeted support → Participation

Relationship with Disability Support Services

UNISSULA’s disability access scheme also connects with the support services provided under the university’s disability-support framework.

While the access scheme focuses on enabling entry and participation, support services provide assistance such as:

• mobility support;
• sign-language assistance;
• assistive devices;
• administrative assistance; and
• other needs-based support.

The two areas therefore complement each other.

Relationship with Campus Accessibility

The scheme also operates alongside the university’s accessible facilities.

Accessible routes, lifts, ramps, toilets, priority parking, and other physical infrastructure provide the campus environment needed to support students who enter through the disability access scheme.

This integration helps ensure that access does not end once a student is admitted.

Evidence-Based Access Approach

UNISSULA’s disability access approach combines several institutional elements:

Special admissions pathway + Needs assessment + Targeted support + Accessible facilities + Service assistance

This creates a structured and practical access framework for people with disabilities.

Evidence of Implementation

UNISSULA’s access schemes for people with disabilities are demonstrated through the following institutional evidence:

1. Special Selection Programme for Persons with Disabilities (SPKPD) as a dedicated admissions pathway.
2. Structured disability and functional-needs assessment for prospective students.
3. Identification of disability type and individual support requirements.
4. Targeted support including wheelchair assistance.
5. Targeted support including walking aids.
6. Targeted support including hearing aids.
7. Targeted support including sign-language assistance.
8. Administrative and service assistance for people with disabilities.
9. Accessible campus facilities supporting continued participation after admission.
10. Scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities subject to applicable requirements.
11. Integration with UNISSULA’s non-discriminatory and inclusive admissions framework.
12. Public institutional documentation of disability admissions and support mechanisms.