SDG 10 Indicator

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10.6 – Measures against discrimination

10.6.7 – Accessible facilities

UKM has provided accessible facilities for people with disabilities. In 2023, UKM received a RM 600,000 fund from the Ministry of Higher Education to enhance accessibility, supporting national policies on inclusivity and equity. Key facilities include ramps, tactile pathways, and braille in elevators to help students and staff with mobility and visual impairments.

UKM also offers 64 accessible toilets across campus, designed according to universal accessibility standards, and 69 designated parking spaces for disabled users. Additionally, accessible dormitories with wide doorways and adapted furniture are available in residential colleges. The UPS-OKU mobile van service, equipped with a wheelchair lift, provides transportation across campus and the Klang Valley.

Ramps and Tactile Pathways

UKM has ensured that ramps and tactile pathways are installed in all major facilities, including faculties such as entrances to lecture halls, libraries, administrative buildings and the main mosque, allowing wheelchair users and individuals with visual impairments to navigate the campus easily. Tactile pathways are designed to help visually impaired individuals navigate the campus independently. These pathways consist of raised surfaces that provide directional cues when felt underfoot or with a cane. These tactile guides are placed strategically around campus, leading to important areas such as entrances to buildings, key walkways, elevators, restrooms.

This picture shows ramps available for wheelchair users at Dato’ Onn Residential College, UKM.

This picture shows ramps available for wheelchair users at Chancellery, UKM to the parking lot.

This picture shows ramps available for wheelchair users at
Chancellery, UKM.

This picture shows ramps available for wheelchair users at UKM Langkawi Research Center.

The images show tactile pathways available at UKM, designed to assist disabled individuals, particularly those with visual impairments, in navigating the campus safely. These tactile tiles provide a guiding path, enhancing accessibility and demonstrating UKM’s commitment to creating an inclusive, disability-friendly environment.

Elevators

UKM also provides braille especially in elevators around UKM. Braille is a tactile writing system used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. It consists of raised dots arranged in specific patterns that represent letters, numbers, and punctuation.

This picture shows braille available in lift at Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), UKM.

This picture shows braille available in lift at UKM-GSB Graduate School of Business (UKM-GSB), UKM.

This picture shows braille available in lift at UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), UKM.

This picture shows braille available in lift at Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) UKM Bangi.

Accessible Toilets

Apart from transportation, UKM has also provided accessible toilets for disabled people. There are 64 accessible toilets across UKM, designed according to Universal Design and Accessibility Standards (MS 1184:2014). These facilities are located in key areas such as faculty buildings, residential colleges, and the main mosque.

The toilet has features as listed below:

Outward opening/sliding door type.
1 movable grab bar and 1 fixed to the adjacent wall.
Entrance clears from the obstacle.
Lever types for all water tabs and flush handles.
Mirror above the washbasin.
Colour contrast.
Non-slippery flooring.

Toilets at UKM designed for disabled individuals, providing accessibility features to ensure a user-friendly experience for people with disabilities.

Wide and Accessible door

Many buildings at UKM have wide doorways at entrances and exits to accommodate wheelchair users or individuals with other mobility needs. These doors are typically designed to meet accessibility standards, ensuring easy passage without obstruction.

Disabled Parking Area

UKM provides 69 parking spaces reserved for individuals with disabilities, situated near main entrances to make them easily accessible. These parking areas are clearly marked and located near faculties, libraries, and other major university buildings.

Access features for parking areas as below:

Located at the nearest entrance with signage @ on the pavement.
Located at the firm and even ground.
No obstruction such as chain and cone

This picture shows disabled parking area at Institute Visual
Informatics (IVI), UKM.

This picture shows disabled parking area at Health Center, UKM.

This picture shows disabled parking area at
Chancellery, UKM.

This picture shows disabled parking area at Dato’ Onn Residential College, UKM.

Accessible Room

Some residential colleges at UKM offer accessible dormitories with wide doorways, allowing wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges to move in and out of rooms comfortably. The rooms are furnished with accessible furniture designed to accommodate various types of disabilities, enabling students to use the facilities independently without assistance.

The images show accessible furniture provided in a UKM residential college dormitory, designed to accommodate students with various types of disabilities. The layout and features make it easier for students to use the facilities independently and comfortably.

Mobile Van Service

UKM offers a mobile van service managed by Disability Support and Services Unit (UPS-OKU), Registrar’s Department, specifically for staff and students with disabilities. This seven-seater van, equipped with a wheelchair lift, facilitates easy transportation for wheelchair users and provides accessible transit within UKM’s campus and the Klang Valley area. The van’s maintenance is fully handled by UKM’s Vehicle Unit under the Registrar’s Department, ensuring its reliability and readiness to serve disabled users.