disABILITY and Accessibility Committee

The disABILITY and Accessibility Committee (DAC) considers ‘disability’ from a Disability Studies perspective. This means that - just as with gender, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, LGBTQI+ - it shouldn’t matter who you are or what you “have”, but whether or not your surroundings are organized in such a way that you can participate fully in life. 

The Committee's main goal is to participate in and think about how to facilitate physical, social, digital, professional and educational accessibility within the uu77. DAC wants to make uu77 more inclusive, diverse and especially equitable for employees, students and others with a disability. At the same time, DAC also wants to draw attention to everybody’s talents and possibilities.

Highlights

Priscilla Sopacua

University does not always consider the needs of people with a disability: ‘Suddenly, the lift stopped working’

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Accessibility on campus is not always sufficient for students and employees with a disability. Even the Maria Montessori building sometimes fails to provide an inclusive workspace. Vox asked a student and an employee about their experiences.

Omgevallen bomen

Committee calls for culture change: ‘Too little attention to people with disabilities’

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To get to the root of the inaccessibility problem, the disABILITY and Accessibility Committee set up last year is looking into the university policy.

Ondertekening intentieverklaring inclusief onderwijs

uu77 signs UN declaration of intent for more inclusive education

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The President of the Executive Board, Daniël Wigboldus, signed the declaration of intent for more inclusive education on behalf of uu77 on 12 September. “This declaration of intent has given us an important mission as a university.”

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Studying with a disability

If you have a disability and you are studying at uu77, the university can offer support.

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Studying with a buddy

If you have a disability that affects your studies at uu77, or if you need a helping hand, a buddy can provide the necessary support.

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Counsellors

Read more about the counsellors you can turn to for help and extra support, like student psychologists, student counsellors, and study advisors.

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Complaints, objections and appeals

Do you have a complaint or disagree with something? On the pages below you can find more information about the various procedures.

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Campus information

On this page you will find practical information about the campus. You will find the campus map, information about buildings, accessibility and campus facilities.

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Participational bodies

Participation offers you the opportunity to contribute ideas and discuss important issues. There are various organisations you can join. 

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Members disABILITY and Accessibility Committee

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