The office for accessibility and inclusive education advocates for the empowerment of students, who are hindered by universities in their self-determination. If obstacles are put in your way due to impairments/disabilities/(chronic)illnesses, if you have questions regarding study regulations, if you would like to improve networking or have ideas and suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer informations and/or advice regarding:
- alternative examination methods
- empowerment (organisation of workshops, support with networking)
- actions to be taken in cases of discrimination
- evaluation of accessibility in different universities
Counselling
We strive to make our counselling as accessible as possible. Please let us know – an informal e-mail will do – which counselling setting you prefer: meeting us in person or chatting via Skype (bundesoehbarref). We are happy to make time for you and your concerns. If you need any kind of assistance (e.g. sign language interpreters), please contact us, we will try to find an individual solution for you.
Info materials:
- Basic information about studying with a disability can be found here.
- You can find more places to go here.
- Financial support for students with disabilities is also provided by the ÖH Social Fund.
- Planning an event and not sure how to address accessibility? Check out our guide to accessible events
- You are thinking about a semester abroad or an internship abroad with Erasmus+? Here you can find important information about it.
Contact points and further links:
Address:
Austria
- Conference: The Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Austria and Germany (University of Innsbruck) Event Proceedings.
- International Accessible University Link 1 and Link 2
- Press release for World Mental Health Day 2017
- Press release for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016
- Discussion evening with "Freak Radio" on the topic of "Starting studies without barriers" (Oct. 2016) to LISTEN UP TO.
- Discussion evening with "Freak Radio" on the topic of "Starting studies without barriers" (Oct. 2016) to READ AFTER
- Workshop of the Ombuds Office for Students on "Disability, Diversity, Inclusion: Roadmaps for the Austrian Higher Education Area" (Oct. 2016) to read on