Welcome to the Nazarbayev University Library’s Disability Support Page
The NU Library is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Nazarbayev University.
We recognize disability as an important aspect of diversity and strive to create a fully accessible and inclusive library by reducing environmental, institutional, informational, and attitudinal barriers for patrons with diverse abilities.
We recognize disability as an important aspect of diversity and strive to create a fully accessible and inclusive library by reducing environmental, institutional, informational, and attitudinal barriers for patrons with diverse abilities.
Our Priorities
- ensuring barrier-free access to library facilities and spaces;
- enabling equal access to print collections and electronic resources;
- raising awareness of disability inclusion in the NU community;
- building the library staff’s capacity to work in inclusive settings.
Assistive Technologies
Assistive technology is any device, software or equipment that enables people with disabilities to participate in education, work and civic life, thereby promoting their inclusion in society.
The primary purpose of assistive technologies in an educational context is to maintain or improve an individual’s learning and independent functioning, thus helping better perform and succeed academically.
The NU Library provides a range of high-tech assistive products for users with vision, hearing and motor impairments.
The primary purpose of assistive technologies in an educational context is to maintain or improve an individual’s learning and independent functioning, thus helping better perform and succeed academically.
The NU Library provides a range of high-tech assistive products for users with vision, hearing and motor impairments.
Assistive Technologies Room
For patrons with special needs, the NU Library has a quiet and comfortable space in the Assistive Technologies room 5e.108, equipped with several designated work stations.
A work station for blind users includes the following hardware and software
- JAWS - screen reader;
- Everest V4 - Braille embosser;
- Duxbury - Braille Translator;
- Zyfuse Heater - to produce tactile graphics;
- Focus Blue - Braille display;
- OpenBook 9.0 - e-text converter and reader;
- Poet Compact 2 - reading machine.
A work station for users with motor impairments includes
- An ergonomic table with adjustable height;
- Clevy – a keyboard specially designed to prevent unintended keystrokes;
- Trackball SimplyWorks– a substitute for mouse.
General Reading Room
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For persons who have low vision, there is a video Magnifier HIMS on the 2nd floor reading room. A librarian at the service counter can help should you need to use it.
To enhance communication between library staff and hearing-impaired users, the service counters in General Reading Rooms are equipped with Istok A2 assistive listening systems.
Our Events
Besides offering state-of-art resources and services, the NU Library strives to create a venue for knowledge-sharing and discussion on disability inclusion in the NU community and beyond.
In line with this, the library regularly hosts thematic events and develops its outreach programs including assistive technologies training,
In line with this, the library regularly hosts thematic events and develops its outreach programs including assistive technologies training,
Disability Etiquette
At Nazarbayev University Library, we believe that inclusion starts with understanding. To foster respectful and accessible environments, our specialists have created a Disability Etiquette Guide and offer dedicated workshops tailored to the needs of educators and library professionals.
Disability Etiquette Guide
Disability Etiquette Workshops
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The NU Library provides workshops on disability etiquette for educational and library professionals upon request.
To arrange a workshop for your organization, contact us:
Ziyat Abdykaimov, Expert Manager for Assistive technologies and Accessibility
ziyat.abdykaimov@nu.edu.kz
+7 (7172) 70 92 01
Contact Us
We're happy to assist you! Please use the form below or contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns about our inclusive services.
Ziyat Abdykaimov, Expert Manager for Assistive Technologies and Accessibility
Email: ziyat.abdykaimov@nu.edu.kz
Phone: +7 (7172) 70 92 01
Email: ziyat.abdykaimov@nu.edu.kz
Phone: +7 (7172) 70 92 01
53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave, Block 5E, Office 5E.108