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Department of Disability Studies

The Department of Disability Studies aims to become the lead centre for teaching, professional skills development and research on disability related issues in Sri Lanka. At the DDS all teaching and research programs are underpinned by a disability studies paradigm.

WELCOME TO

Department of Disability Studies

Undergraduate Programmes

Offers courses for Speech and Hearing Science degree.

SHS Student Portal

Student Portal for SHS Degree Program.

OT Student Portal

Student Portal for OT Degree Program.

Research

The department is engaged in multidisciplinary research.

APRIL

Guest Speech & Celebrating 'Aurudu'

Together with CBM and Wheels in Motion, we had the great privilege of a visit to the Faculty by Mr. Javed Abidi, Chairperson of Disabled People's International.

Mr. Abidi's inspiring talk was on 'Disability advocacy and mobilization in the Global South: Lessons from India and held on 01st of April '2014 in Main auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine, Ragama from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

'Aurudu' celebration: With regard to Communication Project '2014, April was celebrated with its significant cultural event to celebrate Sinhala-Hindu New Year. The New Year festival was held on 22nd of April '2014 including many of the traditional and cultural events and rituals related to Sinhala-Hindu New Year with the participation of clients of DDS clinic and their families.