Mission and Vision

Mission for OAI

Grounded in the belief that intellectual inquiry and personal growth thrive in environments where individuals feel safe and supported, OAI works to identify and mitigate physical, attitudinal, pedagogical, regulatory, administrative, and socio-cultural barriers to inclusion. Our core mandate is to proactively design and sustain inclusive institutional spaces across interconnected areas of university life that promote belonging, equity, and accessibility for the LUMS community. Through this work, OAI contributes to the development of a supportive institutional environment that addresses institutional inequities.

Purpose of OAI

The Office of Accessibility and Inclusion (OAI) supports an equitable, respectful, and accessible campus experience for everyone at LUMS. OAI comprises two teams: the Accessibility and Academic Accommodations (AAA) team and the Gender and Inclusion team.
The AAA team manages the University’s academic accommodations process for students with documented long-term disabilities or functional limitations. This includes reviewing requests, assessing individual needs, and coordinating with faculty and departments to implement reasonable accommodations that ensure equitable access to learning.

The Gender and Inclusion team leads awareness and prevention efforts related to discrimination, bullying, harassment, and exclusion. It also inquires into and works to resolve complaints of harassment, while collaborating with schools and student groups to promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities.

Together, these teams enable OAI to advance access, inclusion, and a safe environment for all members of the LUMS community.

Vision for the future

The Office of Accessibility and Inclusion (OAI) at LUMS envisions a university community where all students and employees from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and valued. We embed accessibility and inclusion across the University’s policies, practices, and culture, creating an environment where every individual can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.