SRJ Legal calls for Volunteers who will act as filed officers in our Education Law team’s internal report writing project on accessible and inclusive infrastructure in selected Universities.
Concise Summary
Firm: SRJ Legal
Sponsors: NIL
Initiative: Accessibility features of infrastructure in selected Universities
Call: Volunteers
Duration: 3 Weeks
Work station: Remote. (Selected Campus)
Application form: Click Here to Apply
Application period: 8th October 2024 to 29th October 2024
Background
WAZOBIA University has a 5-floored building, and Anita, a person with physical disability on both limbs, cannot access the microbiology lecture hall, which is located on the 4th floor of the building.
No functional lifts exist, and the entire building cannot be accessed through ramps. Anita relies on her male coursemates to access the lecture hall on the 4th floor of the building.
Anita represents the difficulties that people with disabilities endure in Nigerian universities.
Although following international trends, the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act in 2018, every public building, including lecture halls, student centres, hostels, sick bay, blocks, libraries, faculty offices, bus stops, parking lots, school-owned and public transportation systems in every university should have required accessibility features from February 2023.
Our Initiative
Beginning with the under-listed Universities, our Education Lawyers need your assistance to determine which universities comply with what the Disabilities Act says Nigerian Universities must provide for persons with disabilities.
Admittedly, there is a National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, but we cannot stand akimbo and wait on Government agencies – with all the limitations.
Why not join our education lawyers to stand up for Persons with Disabilities? The greatest threat is to do nothing when you could do something – very well.
Globally, the conversation around accessibility is to promote inclusive building and infrastructure – which emphasizes the importance of accessibility for all.
Our collective efforts will provide valuable insights and foster a culture of accessible and inclusive infrastructure in Nigerian Universities.
Selected Nigerian Universities
- University of Ibadan
- University of Lagos
- Pan-Atlantic university
- Babcock University
- University of Nigeria Nsukka
- Covenant University
- Ahmadu Bello University
The Volunteer’s Roles
You will assist our education law team to:
- Participate in induction and training
- Act as field assessment officers to log existing data on-site in the assigned field database
- Compile photographic proofs and upload to the assigned database
- Tick the accessibility checklist against available data on the site
- Write a concise report of field assessment activities
- Attend the final publication ceremony
Confidentiality, privacy, and data protection apply to each Volunteer and the corresponding roles. SRJ Legal will never disclose a volunteer’s data without the Volunteer’s consent.
Who can Volunteer
- NYSC members serving in any of the selected Universities
- Postgraduate and Undergraduate of the selected Universities
- Staff of the selected Universities
- Any person whose residence is proximate to any of the selected Universities
Skills Required
Good attitude. We will provide:
- Engagement and Training: Recruit diverse volunteers from selected universities and train them on accessibility standards, data collection methods, and report writing.
- Data Collection: Engage volunteers to conduct assessments of existing buildings and infrastructure within the assigned universities, focusing on accessibility features such as ramps, elevators, signage, lighting, and restroom facilities.
- Reporting: Compile findings into structured reports highlighting compliance and improvement areas, presenting a clear picture of the current state of accessibility.
Benefits
- Be part of a valuable initiative that ensures the achievement of the SDGs 3, 4, 8 &10 of quality education for all.
- Work independently with our team of professionals.
- Stipends apply.
Expected Outcomes
- Comprehensive Reports: Detailed assessments of the state of inclusivity in the selected universities, highlighting specific needs and challenges faced by students with disabilities.
- Enhanced Awareness: Increased awareness among students and university staff about the importance of inclusive infrastructure and its impact on the educational experience.
- Actionable Recommendations: Practical suggestions for university administrations to improve accessibility and inclusivity on campuses.
- Empowered Student Advocates**: A cohort of trained student volunteers equipped to advocate for inclusivity in their universities and beyond.
Implementation Timeline
| Phases | Duration |
| Recruitment and Training | 2 weeks |
| Data Collection | 1 week |
| Field work report preparation | 1 week |
| Submission of field work report | 1 week |
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