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I believe it is essential for educational institutions to be inclusive and accessible to all students, regardless of their health conditions or disabilities. In the case of students who are deaf or have hearing impairments, we must ensure they have access to resources such as sign language interpreters, subtitles in audiovisual materials, and an environment that values their mode of communication. Similarly, students with blindness or visual impairments deserve tools like braille books, assistive technology, and ongoing training for academic staff on how to support them. It is also crucial to allow pauses for thinking during assessments or in the classroom, which benefits all students, especially those with learning disabilities (LD) or acquired brain injuries (ABI), who may need more time to process information. Institutions must be aware of the physical barriers that students with physical disabilities may face and provide appropriate access, such as ramps and adapted spaces. Promoting a supportive environment for all students is key to ensuring they have equal opportunities and can reach their full academic potential.

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