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Study areas with desktop computers workshops and referral services designed to respond
to the variety of student’s needs and development
Gym during their academia.
Recreation facilities • Other Services: this includes Consultation with
Transportation to and from shopping areas students, family members, guardians, faculty and
staff, Emergency Response when the need arises.
Wireless Internet connection
Cleaning services Students of Determination
Safety and Security services Students of determination are encouraged to consider a
university education. By working to create an accessible
Maintenance services
learning environment, the administrators, faculty, and staff
For further information about housing service and for of Abu Dhabi University endeavor to provide support and
submitting a housing application, students are advised to services that:
visit our housing page: https://ss.adu.ac.ae/housing. • Enable students with special needs to approach their
studies more effectively.
ADU Residential Life Programming
• Enhance understanding of special needs within the
The RLP is a comprehensive planning of programs which University community.
defines the on-campus living and learning experience
which is primarily focused on LLB: Living, Learning, and • Promote collaboration within the University
Belonging. The RLP contributors are the Housing and community and within the community at large to
Residence Life Unit members, the Resident Assistants and assist students with special needs.
the Dormitory Council members. • Students of Determination include those students
with:
Counseling Service
• Physical disabilities: such as paralysis or amputation.
Counseling services aim to clarify the needs arising from
the impact of college life on the student’s educational, • Sensory disabilities: visual and hearing impairments.
interpersonal, and social life. Supportive counseling • Neurological disabilities: such as stroke or epilepsy.
services can help students adjust to their circumstances
and relate to the environment more productively. It also • Learning disabilities: attention-deficit/hyperactivity
offers an atmosphere in which students may discuss their disorder or dyslexia, among others.
issues with the assurance of all counseling information to • Mental disorders: such as mood or psychotic
remain private and confidential.
disorders.
It also engages in activities that contribute to the well- being
of Abu Dhabi University community through on-campus • Chronic illnesses: for example, asthma or heart
problems.
and off-campus service delivery projects. Both students
and the community benefit from continued commitment in
providing a model counseling program. Counseling Services for Students of
Supportive counseling services provided to students Determination
included but not limited to: The Counseling Services Office assists the students with
• Individual Counseling - to discuss information and impairments in fully participating in all aspects of University
difficulties with educational/academic matters, coping/ life, and in particular:
adjustment skills to academia, and interpersonal 1. Provide support and advice for students with
issues affecting academic performance. impairments.
• Group Counseling - provides an opportunity for 2. Formally evaluate the student’s impairment, and the
a group of individuals (2 or more) to explore new following discussion with the course coordinator,
techniques in several areas such as communication, determine what support or accommodations are
stress/anger management, and interpersonal appropriate. In making an assessment, the counselor
matters.
may seek advice from appropriate professionals such
• Educational Activities & Personal Development - are as a doctor, neurologist or educational psychologist.

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