Studying with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions
According to a survey which has been conducted by the Deutsches Studentenwerk - German National Association for Students’ Affairs - (refer to BEST – Beeinträchtigt studieren (students with disabilities), about 8 % of the persons studying at institutes of higher education in this country have a disability or a chronic disease. Be it impairment of mobility, sight, hearing and speech, or a physical impairment, for example, rheumatism or diabetes, or mental disorders, for example depression – for many of the students these impairments have an adverse impact on their ability to study. For the benefit of these students, the institutes of higher education are not only required by law but have committed themselves to breaking down barriers, to overcoming the disadvantages and providing circumstances that enable these students to successfully complete their studies.
Advisory services
The central student advisory service offers advice and assistance in various areas:
- Study conditions and accessibility at Kiel University of Applied Sciences
- Compensation for disadvantages in regards to admission and exams
- General studies organization
The counseling service of Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein offers advice regarding
- Study financing options
- Financing of additional needs
- Accessible accommodation
- Compensation for disadvantages
The social department of the General Student Committee (AStA) offers peer counselling regarding compensation for disadvantages and other supportive measures. In addition, the committee represents and defends the interests of students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses.
The Kiel UAS Diversity Representative offers support in cases of experienced or observed discrimination at university.