Teaching & Courses

A Global South perspective to the disciplinary knowledge around disabilities

One of the core objectives of CAGS is to develop the disciplinary body of knowledge around disabilities and accessibility from the perspective of the Global South. We aim to do this both through formal course offerings, affiliated with IIIT, Bengaluru, stand-alone certificate programs and continuing education programs.
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Accessible Educational/Campus Experience

At IIIT-Bangalore, inclusivity lies at the heart of our educational ethos. Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive an educational experience that is on par with their peers. Through ongoing collaboration with our partners and advisors, we continually strive to enhance accessibility measures, fostering an environment where all learners can thrive. 

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An Introduction to Accessibility in the Global South

The introductory course on Accessibility is designed to bring in a Global South perspective on accessibility covering broad aspects of development theory and disability studies, organisational design and performance, and design principles and approaches for assistive technology (AT). The course is offered to senior undergraduate and post-graduate students from any discipline.

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Winter School on Accessibility and Inclusion

CAGS organised an online, 3-day winter school on accessibility and inclusion in progressive organizations of the global south. The event was organised from 7th-9th January, 2021, and had participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including students from engineering and liberal arts institutions, working professionals from the corporate as well as the social sector, researchers and policy-makers.

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