The Special Education Office is under the Diversity Unit. It was established in the year 2005 and it is located in the Faculty of Education Building - Ground floor.

Students with disabilities and special needs are integral part of DUCE whereas their learning opportunities and the services available to them need to be assured in the same way as other students without disabilities. Special Education Office aims at making reasonable adjustment to ensure students with disabilities are able to fully participate in all academic and non-academic opportunities within the College premises on the same basis as students without disabilities.

The support services provided in this office, but not limited to the following:

• Students with visual impairment
• Students who are deaf and hard of hearing
• Students with physical disabilities
• Students with learning disabilities
• Students with albinism
• Students with neurological and cognitive impairments

Students mentioned above and others with special needs benefit from additional educational services such as customized learning approaches, technologies, teaching areas/rooms and resources.

Also, Special Education Unit serves, among other roles to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues and special education needs by providing support, training and expert advice to academic and administrative areas of the University College.

While the unit is primarily on students with disabilities, the development of more inclusive practices will benefit all students. The unit encourages exploration of work practices and urges the College to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) participated in the National Commemoration of 30 Years of Inclusive Education. The event was held at Patandi Secondary School in Arusha from September 16th to 20th 2024. At the event, the College was represented by the Head of the Special Education Unit, Ms. Mercy Hozza, and the Deputy Principal - Academic, Research and Consultancy, Dr. Christina Raphael. During the event, the exhibitor showcased various activities carried out at DUCE. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government, Mohamed Mchengerwa, emphasized the importance of identifying children with special needs in their communities to ensure they are recognized and can access their basic rights.