About us

VISION

To become a role model and pioneer to the university studies that are appropriate for the disabled access in Turkey and in the world.

MISSION

To provide equal access to basic rights such as education, student life, academic and social support for every student studying at our university. Leading all of our students to have an accessible, hospitable and well-equipped learning environment throughout their university lives.

  • Respect
  • Global approach
  • Equality of opportunity
  • Secrecy
  • Unconditional Support
  • Accessibility
  • Volunteering
  • Collaboration
  1. To identify students with disabilities from the moment they first register at our university.
  2. To provide support to students with all types of disabilities.
  3. To conduct face-to-face meetings with actively enrolled students with disabilities.
  4. To enhance the opportunities for individuals with disabilities to benefit from our university in the most effective way.
  5. To determine the needs of students with disabilities and address the challenges they encounter.
  6. To optimize the physical and social facilities of our university so that our students can make the best use of common areas.
  7. To support buildings and shared spaces (classrooms, cafeterias, conference halls, libraries, health centers, dormitories, gardens, parking lots, stairs, elevators, etc.) with physical and architectural arrangements that facilitate accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
  8. To revise transportation routes and parking areas.
  9. To make social, cultural, and sports activity areas accessible for individuals with disabilities.
  10. To ensure that students with disabilities can benefit independently from educational, learning, and cultural activities, and participate in professional life with maximum efficiency.
  11. To collaborate with academic and administrative staff to carry out joint initiatives.
  12. To organize training sessions, seminars, and conferences for academic and administrative staff as well as students in order to raise awareness on disability-related issues.
  13. To provide support and consultancy to academic staff regarding course accessibility, and to determine appropriate exam and course arrangements for students with disabilities.
  14. To direct students to units where they can receive support for disability-related challenges (physical and psychological rehabilitation, social services).
Name – Surname Faculty / Administrative Unit Position
 Prof. Dr. Burcu Yavuz Tiftikçigil Office of the Vice Rector Chair
Dr. Hulusi Orhangazili Department of Health, Culture and Sports Coordinator
Ender Rıza Ekici General Secretariat Member
Assoc. Prof. Gamze Özkaptan Alptekin Office of the Dean of Students Member
Prof. Dr. Evren Burak Enginöz Faculty of Architecture Member
Assoc. Prof. Adnan Apti Faculty of Health Sciences Member
Lecturer Dr. Ömür Kınay Faculty Representative (Lecturer) Member
Miray Akaydın International Relations Office Member
Sezai Türkoğlu Department of Support Services Member
Research Assistant Buğra Mert Alkayalar Faculty of Art and Design Member
Burak Arkan Corporate Relations & Organization Manager / Directorate of Corporate Communications Member
Sennur Yılmaz Directorate of Student Affairs Member
Architect Büşra Gizem Yılmaz Directorate of Construction and Technical Work Member
Sidar Korkmaz Disability Support Unit Cultural Ambassador

Last Update Date: Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:25