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Workshop

Disability and Special Needs Unit

Workshop

24 June 2025

Al-Mustaqbal University Participates in a Training Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Al-Anbar

Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by the Student Activities Department, participated in the training workshop organized by the Iraqi Association of Persons with Disabilities, which was held in Al-Habbaniyah, Al-Anbar Governorate, from 24 to 25 June 2025. This participation comes as part of the university's commitment to supporting youth empowerment efforts and enhancing awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities. The workshop witnessed wide attendance and active engagement in discussing disability-related issues, during which attention was given to the main challenges faced by students with disabilities within the university campus. It also highlighted the efforts of Al-Mustaqbal University in this regard, particularly in providing an accessible and inclusive educational environment that supports their integration and enhances their participation. In this context, this participation reflects the university's ongoing commitment to promoting a culture of social inclusion, raising awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities, and supporting initiatives aimed at empowering young people and building a more equitable and inclusive society.

8 April 2024

Al-Mustaqbal University Participates in a Dialogue Session to Promote Awareness of Landmine Risks

On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness, Al-Mustaqbal University participated in a seminar and dialogue session held in Baghdad under the title "Towards a Mine-Free and Cluster Munition-Free Iraq: Empowering Survivors and Promoting Their Inclusion in Society,” organized upon invitation from the Iraqi Association of Persons with Disabilities (IAOD). The event was attended by the Head of the Disability and Special Needs Unit at Al-Mustaqbal University, Mr. Sajjad Razzaq Al-Hilali, alongside a number of officials and decision-makers, representatives of the community police, and members of the IAOD. The President of Al-Mustaqbal University emphasized the importance of raising awareness of the dangers of landmines, supporting national efforts toward achieving a mine-free Iraq, and strengthening initiatives aimed at empowering survivors and ensuring their effective inclusion in society.

5 February 2024

Al-Mustaqbal University Organizes Seminar on Visual Impairment Education Challenges

The Unit of Special Needs, affiliated with the Department of Student Activities at Al-Mustaqbal University, in collaboration with the Medical Group, held a scientific seminar titled “The Educational Reality of the Visually Impaired: Prospects and Challenges," with the participation of specialists, stakeholders, and university students. The seminar discussed educational methods for the visually impaired, including Braille and modern audio technologies such as screen readers that convert text into speech, while highlighting key challenges, particularly the need for educational institutions to adopt modern technologies and programs. It featured contributions from Assistant Professor Karar Abd Ali Mohammed, Director of Noor Al-Imam Al-Sajjad Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Holy Hussaini Shrine, Babylon), and Mr. Yaqoub Habib Ibrahim, MA in Modern History and President of the Nahrain Youth Forum for the Blind. The event was moderated by Sajad Razzaq Kardakh Al-Hilali, a specialist in disability affairs, and attended by Mr. Shakerin Salam Al-Asadi, Director of the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities and Special Needs / Babylon Branch, along with a number of stakeholders, visually impaired participants, and university students.