- ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
SCHIB offers additional support for students with ASDs. - Lecture rooms
Adjustable tables and chairs are available for students with disabilities in the main lecture rooms at VU University campus. Please check the list of room numbers to find out which they are. If you have a physical disability involving for instance, the use of a wheelchair or a special chair and are therefore unable to access a particular lecture room for lectures- you can put in a request for adjustments in lecture rooms at the Facilities Helpdesk. - Dyslexia
SCHIB offers additional support to students with dyslexia - Induction week-IDEE
During inductionweek- IDEE the IDEE committee is the first point of contact for first-year students when they have questions about adjustments, facilities or support. For instance, during induction week the IDEE-committee can provide an additional mentor for your group. - Locker
You are eligible to a personal locker (to store e.g. small support materials/ study books). - Parking badge
You are also entitled to a parking badge, which you can use for the university’s parking place. - Guided tour
A guided tour around the VU University campus is available to every VU University student using a wheelchair, or experiencing other mobility challenges (e.g. impaired eyesight or leg problems) - Relax room
There is a relax room exclusively reserved for students with disabilities. You may want to use it for a break during a busy lecture or study day. - Storage room
You have access to a storage room for larger aids. - Study buddy
If you feel you could do with some additional support you can be teamed up with a supporting fellow student, a so-called study buddy. - Entrance pass You are eligible to an entrance pass for entrances for disabled.
- Lending service software/hardware
You have access to the VU University lending service, where you can borrow specialist supporting software and hardware. In the digital list you can find the products that are on loan.
Contact
In case you feel you could benefit from a facility that is not listed here and is not exam or course programme related, please contact functiebeperking.soz@vu.nll. We are happy to help you find a solution. After all, our objective is to give you tailor-made assistance!