Welcome to the Special Education Offices
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.
STAFF
The UNIT has two categories of Staff
Transcribers (Braille/Sign Language). These are professional special education officers who serve under the Diversity Unit as disability liaison officers to provide support, consultation and liaison between academics, disability services and students with disabilities. These officers provide a link between disability services and all faculties at DUCE.
Readers and Note takers. These are part time staff who serve as assistants to Transcribers by supporting students in different occasions inside and outside the University College. Their specific roles involve reading, note taking, searching materials and guiding students to different parts of the College premises.
A. TRANSCRIBERS’ BIOGRAPHY
Ms. MERCY S. HOZZA
Ms. Hozza is a Senior Transcriber in the Special Education Office under the Diversity Unit. She facilitates and assists students with special needs, transcribing and de-brailling students’ works for those with visual impairment. She also assists in formulating and updating operational policies, guidelines and procedures regarding students with special needs. Ms. Hozza holds a Master in Special Needs Education from Kyambogo University, Kampala (2018). She completed Bachelor of Education in Special Education from the Open University of Tanzania (2009). She specializes in Visual Impairment and Inclusive Education.
MR. BENIGNO KUMPANGA
Mr. Kumpanga is a Sign Language Transcriber I in the Special Education Office under the Diversity Unit. He facilitates and assists students with special needs and coordinates all issues pertaining to hearing and speech impairment. He is a professional Sign language interpreter who provides services at the College, Government ceremonies and consultancies regarding Tanzanian Sign Language (TSL). He also assists in formulating and updating operational policies, guidelines and procedures regarding students with special needs. Mr. Kumpanga holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU). He also hold a Diploma in Education from Tabora Teachers College. Currently, Mr. Kumpanga is pursuing a Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed-Special Ed) at University of Zambia (UNZA), Lusaka. His areas of specialization are Deaf Education, Sign Language and Inclusive Education.
MR. MUNTALA H. MKESSA
Mr. Mkessa is a Braille Transcriber I in the Special Education Office under the Diversity Unit. He facilitates and assists students with special needs, transcribing and de-brailling students works especially those with visual impairment. As a blind rehabilitation and mobility specialist, he teaches, orients and support visually impaired students to travel safely, gracefully and efficiently throughout their environments. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU) in Lushoto -Tanga, (Tanzania).
Ms. MWASI M. MOHAMED
Ms. Mohamed is a Sign Language Transcriber I in the Special Education Office under the Diversity Unit. He facilitates and assists students with special needs and coordinates all issues pertaining to hearing and speech impairment. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU) in 2017. Her areas of expertise are Hearing and Speech impairment, and Inclusive Education.
Mr. OMEGA F. ABDALAH
Mr. Abdalah is a Sign Language Transcriber II in the Special Education Office under the Diversity Unit. He facilitates and assists students with special needs and coordinates all issues pertaining to hearing impairment. He is a professional Sign Language Interpreter who provides services regarding to Tanzanian Sign Language (TSL). He holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from University of Dodoma (UDOM) in 2021. His areas of expertise are Tanzanian Sign Language, Deaf Education and Inclusive Education
Reader / Notes Taker Biography.
1. DAINESS KISALWA MSIRA
Ms. Msira is a part-time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Arts with Education from University of Dar es Salaam. She is specialized in Kiswahili and Geography.
2. GLORY SARIKIAEL NANYARO
Ms. Nanyaro is a part-time reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Art's with Education from DUCE. She specialized in Economics and Geography.
3. KAGOMA MARWA MTATIRO
Mr. Mtatiro is a part-time reader and note taker for students with disability at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. He holds a Bachelor Degree of Education with Arts from DUCE, specializing in History and Political Science.
4. GIDEON HENRY KASIGARA.
Mr. Kasigara is a reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar-es-salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since December 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education majoring in Geography and Kiswahili from DUCE in 2022.
5. TARIQ MTAHU
Mr. Mtahu is a part-time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the DUCE since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). He is specialized in History and Literature.
6. REBECA SWEYA
Ms. Sweya is a part time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Science (Chemistry and Biology) from Marian University College (A Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania). She is specialized in Chemistry and Biology.
7. NIGANILE ZAKARIA MWANTIMWA
Ms. Mwantimwa is a part time-reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), specialized in Kiswahili and Literature.
8. OMEGA FRANCIS ABDALAH
Mr. Abdalah is a part time reader and note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from University of Dodoma (UDOM). He specializes in hearing impairment and Geography.
9. HAWA HAMISI ALLY
Ms. Ally is a part time reader to students with disabilities and special |
10. MILCAR MACHELE
Ms. Machele is a part time reader/ notetaker for students with dissabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), majoring in Geography and Literature in English.
11. JOHANIC NSHALILA
Mr. Nshalila is a part time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). She holds a Bachelor Degree of Arts with Education from DUCE, majoring in Linguistics and Literature.
12. SALIMA IBRAHIM
Ms. Ibrahim is a part time reader/note taker and a Bajaji Driver for students with special needs and disabilities at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education majoring in Linguistics and Literature from DUCE.
13. DEBORA MALUNDA
Ms. Malunda is a part time reader or note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) from DUCE. She has experience in assisting people with special needs at family level.
14. JOHN MKOLOMA
Mr. Mkoloma is a part time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from Eckernforde Tanga University. His teaching subjects are History and Kiswahili.
15. ALOYCEA ALOYCE BRENDAN
Ms. Brendan is a part- time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from DUCE. She is specialized in Kiswahili and Geography.
16. MADINA MABULA
Ms. Mabula is a part- time reader/note taker to students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU). She is specialized Chemistry and Hearing Impairment.
17. YOHANA JOHN MAPUNDA.
Mr. Mapunda is a part time-reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), specialized in Kiswahili and Literature.
18. ALICE MALISA
Ms. Malisa is a part time reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Science, (specializing in Chemistry) from MUCE.
19. MARON DAUD RUGEMALILA
Mr. Rugemalila is a part time reader and note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Arts (BEd Arts) from Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE), where he studied Linguistics (English language) and Educational programmes.
20. MR EDSON ESTOMIHI MAKYAO
Mr. Makyao is a part time reader /note taker to students with disabilities and special needs since DEC 2023 at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). He holds a Bachelor of Education in Arts from DUCE, specializing in History.
21. MWENDA FIDELIS YEGAMISE
Ms. Yegamise is a part-time reader/note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at Dar es Salaam University Colleges of Education (DUCE). She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from University of Dodoma, specialized in Hearing Impairment and Literature.
22. BOSCO BOAZ GOMBEYE
Mr. Gombeye is a part time reader and note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from University of Dodoma (UDOM). He specializes in hearing impairment and Geography.
23. MUSSA IBRAHIM
Mr. Ibrahim is a part time reader and note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Psychology from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). He specializes in Educational Pyschology and Psychology of Exceptionality.
24. DEBORA SHIBOGA
Ms. Shiboga is a part time reader and note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs from University of Dodoma (UDOM). She specializes in Kiswahili and Visual Impairment.
25. LADYNESS MALLE
Ms. Malle is a part-time reader/ note taker for students with disabilities and special needs at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from DUCE in 2019. She specializes in History and Political Science.
Ms. Mercy Hozza
Head: Special Education Unit