Student Accessibility Unit

The Student Accessibility Unit (SAU) provides individualised support services and resources to meet students’ diverse needs.

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Are you a student with accessibility needs or disabilities? The SAU provides academic and non-academic support to ensure you have an enjoyable and fulfilling student life. Want to learn more? Find out from our video now!

Resources 

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Resources
For Students

SAU offers a range of services to enhance and fulfil your academic, non academic, community and peer support experience. Find out more about these areas of support that are relevant to your needs.

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Resources
For Staff  Coming soon

SAU is an important guide for faculties, departments and offices. Find out how you can better prepare yourself to support a student with disability in your class or office.

About Us

NUS strives to provide an inclusive and nurturing campus environment for students with disabilities and accessibility needs to achieve their fullest potential. The Student Accessibility Unit (SAU), previously known as Disability Support Office, serves as a key touchpoint dedicated to supporting the range of access needs that students may have. 

The unit works closely with NUS offices and external partners to facilitate and provide individualised support services and resources to meet students’ diverse needs. 

Whether you are a prospective student, current undergraduate or graduate student, you are encouraged to contact the SAU if you would like to seek support or explore how your access needs may be met. 

Guiding Principles

We promote and adopt the following guiding principles towards building an inclusive and accessible campus.

  • Educate
    Creating awareness for disability inclusion and accessibility to nurture a community that cares
  • Embrace
    Adopting an attitude of openness towards understanding the spectrum of accessibility needs that students may seek support with
  • Empower
    Enabling students with disabilities to lead an independent and fulfilling campus life and beyond

Our Approach

We assist in navigating disability-related barriers during your educational journey at NUS, for any permanent or temporary conditions. Let us know your support needs through these three stages: 

  • Contact SAU to explore and discuss your options
  • Accommodations and arrangements will be made with relevant parties
  • Check in to review your needs, should any adjustments be needed

Project Showcase

Tan Xing En, RunNUS 2018 Student Ambassador

Growing up visually impaired and having been on dialysis since she was 13 did not stop Department of English Language and Literature undergraduate Tan Xing En from playing the piano, pursuing her studies, or running to improve her health! Watch to hear Xing En share her NUS experience.

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Contact Us

Agnes Yuen
Student Accessibility Unit
osayyya@nus.edu.sg
+65 6516 8115

Teo Zhi Xiong
Student Accessibility Unit
tzx@nus.edu.sg
+65 6601 6932

Address:
University Sports Centre (USC)
USC-03-02, 2 Sports Drive 
Singapore 117561

Tan Xing En

Studying in uni is not easy but I'm very fortunate because there are many people helping me with challenges along the way.

- Tan Xing En

RunNUS 2018, Student Ambassador