Any student with a disability, as defined under the RPwD Act, 2016, can approach the OAE for academic accommodations, assistive services, and other accessibility-related support.

The OAE provides support for all categories of benchmark disabilities recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016.

The OAE offers a range of services, including:

1. Reasonable Accommodations (e.g., Compensatory time in exams, scribes, accessible materials, accessible hostels etc.)

2. Assistive technology and device support

3. Accessible classroom arrangements

4. Liaising with departments and faculty for inclusive practices

5. Peer support and mentorship support

6. Conducting cultural and sports events

7. Conducting sensitization workshops for students, staff and faculty.

Students can reach out to the OAE in the following ways:

In person: Visit the OAE office on campus LH 124, Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Delhi

Email: oae@iitd.ac.in

Phone: +91-11-26548597

Online form: Submit a request for support through this form https://oae.builtwithreno.com/form/cmbeq9o9x0001ie04bdqtn9nc

Absolutely. All personal and medical information shared with the OAE is treated with strict confidentiality and is only disclosed to relevant academic or administrative staff with the student’s consent.

Yes, faculty and staff are encouraged to contact the OAE to understand how they can support students with disabilities in their classrooms, labs, or other campus settings.

Yes, the OAE works in coordination with the Office of Career Services (OCS) to facilitate accessible internship and placement opportunities for students with disabilities, and to sensitize recruiters where necessary. OAE has Diversity Representatives that are OCS representatives who are working to ensure inclusive hiring on campus.

Yes, the OAE regularly conducts orientation sessions, get togethers, cultural and sports events for students with disabilities and sensitization workshops for faculty, staff, and student volunteers to build an inclusive campus culture.

If you're not comfortable reaching out to the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) directly, there are alternative avenues of support available within the campus community.

You can reach out to:

1. Diversity Representatives in Hostels

Each hostel has a Diversity Representative, appointed by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), IIT Delhi, to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities.

They can:

Help you understand the kind of support available

Facilitate communication with the OAE, faculty, or staff

Provide peer support and guidance in navigating campus life

You can connect with your hostel’s Diversity Representative in person or via email. If you’re unsure who that is, ask your hostel warden or contact the ODI at [odi@iitd.ac.in].

2. Students with Disabilities (SwD) Representative in the Student Affairs Council (SAC)

IIT Delhi has a SwD Representative within the Student Affairs Council (SAC), who represents the interests of students with disabilities. This representative is a student peer who can:

Listen to your concerns confidentially

Represent disability-related issues in SAC forums

Help you connect with institutional resources like the OAE or faculty advisors

You can reach out to the SwD SAC Representative via email or through the SAC portal. Their role is to ensure your voice is heard in student governance and to help make the campus more inclusive.