Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Edibe Sözen issued a message on the occasion of ‘’3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities’’.
In her message, Acting Rector Sözen said: ‘’Over the past 16 years, we have made a leap forward in resolving the problems of people with disabilities. While our country has come a long way towards becoming a welfare state, this has also been an important source of motivation for the work we carry out at our Hasan Kalyoncu University. What matters is not being disabled or non-disabled, but being human. This is also the secret of our faith and of our civilisation of the heart. Working with such an understanding, Hasan Kalyoncu University has in a short time become one of the three ‘barrier-free’ universities in our country. Our University will continue, with faith and determination, to work towards the education and rehabilitation of people with disabilities, the improvement of their quality of life, their accessibility and their inclusion in life. I congratulate our citizens with disabilities, who were obstructed everywhere until yesterday and are supported with opportunities today, on their contributions and achievements in every area of life.
On the occasion of 3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I convey my greetings and affection to all our brothers and sisters with disabilities in our country and around the world.