Hacettepe University ensures accessible, safe and inclusive physical and digital facilities for all students, staff and visitors with disabilities. Key institutional practices include:

1. National Accessibility Recognition (2024 Orange Flag Awards)

• Hacettepe University received four “Barrier-Free University – Orange Flag” awards from the Turkish Council of Higher Education in 2024.

• Awarded units: Beytepe Campus, Student Housing – Block N, Yıldız Amphitheatre, and Beytepe Dining Hall, all recognised for high accessibility standards.

2. Accessible Physical Campus Infrastructure

• Accessible pathways, ramps and tactile ground surfaces across Beytepe Campus.

• Accessible restrooms with appropriate dimensions and fixtures.

• Braille signage and Braille elevator panels in multiple buildings.

• Platform lifts, cross-rail stair systems, and accessible transportation platforms enabling mobility across different elevation points.

• Accessible parking areas near faculties and key service buildings (e.g., Geomatics Engineering, Technopark areas).

• Several faculties and facilities hold “Barrier-Free Campus” accessibility certifications within the national Orange Flag system.

3. Accessible Library Services

• Accessible entrances, study spaces, elevators, and accessible restrooms in library buildings.

• A dedicated Accessible Group Study Room and Vision–Hearing Room equipped with assistive technologies.

• Assistive technology resources include:

  • JAWS screen reader

  • PEARL document reader

  • ABBYY FineReader

  • Scanners

  • Headphones

  • Desktop and laptop computers adapted for visually impaired users

• Library staff provide orientation tours, assistive technology training, and guidance on electronic resources through the Disability Services Coordination Office.

• Selected print materials are digitised for visually impaired users, respecting copyright regulations.

• The library website includes a plain-text display option to improve accessibility for screen readers.