Refer to pages 2, 4, 7 and 8 of the UJ People with Disabilities Policy:
Page 2 (point 1.3):
“The University further subscribes to a workplace where its employees with disabilities have equal and equitable access to opportunities and where diversity is valued.”
Page 2 (point 1.4):
“Differences and diverse needs will be reasonably accommodated within the University’s physical environment, structure, available resources and institutional processes.”
Page 2 (point 2):
“In an effort to support persons with disabilities, and to direct the University of Johannesburg’s commitment to limiting discriminatory practices with regards to disability, this policy promotes compliance with relevant constitutional and applicable legislation.”
Page 4 (point 5.4):
“The University strives, in a non-discriminatory manner, to entrench inclusivity, create equal opportunities for employees and students with disabilities, and create a culture of acceptance of disability as part of the broader diversity experience.“
Page 7 (point 7.1):
“People with disabilities will not be discriminated against in job selection, dismissed, removed from normal duty or isolated solely on grounds of disability.”
“The University will endeavour to ensure that any prejudice against victimisation of a person with a disability or unfair discrimination on grounds of disability will be managed through the appropriate procedure.”
Page 8 (point 8.1):
“As far as visitors, including parents, community members, other lecturing staff, and service providers are concerned, the University strives to create a disability friendly, accessible and non-discriminatory environment where people with disabilities have freedom of movement, they are treated with respect and internal role players are sensitive to their accommodation needs.”
