This section is responsible for assessing the disability status of staff and students reported to have hearing impairments. Additionally, the section coordinates the orientation and accommodation of students with hearing impairments. It further oversees the provision of academic and other support services, such as sign language interpretation for staff and students with hearing impairments, as well as the provision of note-takers and assistive devices for students in need. The section also conducts sign language training within and beyond the UDSM community.