Gazi University Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports is organizing a program within the scope of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in order to raise awareness, strengthen inclusiveness, and enhance the visibility of studies carried out in the field of disability. All our academic and administrative staff, as well as our students, are cordially invited.

Date: December 3, 2025    Time: 09:30    Venue: Gazi University Rectorate – Mimar Kemaleddin Hall

Program Schedule

09:45 – 10:00

Opening Remarks
• Prof. Dr. Bülent Elbasan (Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Coordinator of the Disability Student Unit)
• Prof. Dr. Uğur Ünal (Rector of Gazi University)

10:00

Panel Discussion (Moderator: Prof. Dr. Banu Altunay)
Speakers:
• Turgay Karakaş (Chairman of the Board, SERÇEV)
• Assoc. Prof. Önder İşlek (Aksaray University)
• Huri Kaşıkçı (Ministry of Family and Social Services)

11:00

Musical Performance
“Bizim Orkestra” – Ankara Music and Fine Arts University

11:30

Tea–coffee service and exhibition visit

11:30 – Exhibitions

• Tactile Painting Exhibition
• “There Is a Star for Everyone in the Sky!” Materials Exhibition
• Halise Aslan Special Education Schools Exhibition

13:30

“Continue Playing Together” — Sports Event
Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition and Empathy Match by the Turkish Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center Team
Venue: Gazi University Faculty of Sports Sciences, Yaşar Sevim Sports Hall

Invitation and Closing

We look forward to welcoming the entire university community to our event. Let us come together to overcome barriers and enhance awareness.

09:30

Moment of Silence and National Anthem