Training Program to Support Students of Determination and Students with Special Needs

The University of Bahrain organized a training program to support students of determination and students with special needs from September 16 to October 7, 2026. The program comprised four workshops covering a range of topics in inclusive education.

The first workshop, titled “Inclusive Education Begins with Understanding: Students with Special Needs, Policies, and Accommodations at the University of Bahrain,” was led by Dr. Samar Habib Moukaled, Assistant Professor at the Mohammed Jaber Al Ansari College for Teachers, and Dr. Wafa Jassim Alwafi, Head of the Department of Private Law. It took place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

The second workshop, “Universal Design for Every Learner and Its Application in Inclusive Education,” was delivered by Dr. Fatema Mohamed Al-Malki, Dean of Student Affairs, on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The third workshop, “From Access to Empowerment: Assistive Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Education,” was presented by Dr. Amal Mohamed Al-Rayes, Director of the Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership, and Dr. Raed Ebrahim Al-Jowder, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. It was held on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The program concluded with the workshop “Voices of Inclusion: Experiences of Faculty Members and Students at the University of Bahrain,” presented by Prof. Shaikha Ahmed Al-Junaid, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Arts, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

The program reflects the University’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusive education and creating a supportive campus environment that offers all students equal opportunities to learn, participate, and thrive. It also aims to raise awareness among university members of the relevant policies, accommodations, and the latest practices and assistive technologies in this field.

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