How can we help you?

• I am enrolled at VU Amsterdam and need additional accommodations due to my disability

  Register your disability (blue button in the upper right corner). This registration will be sent to the academic advisor for your program. Then contact the academic advisor to discuss the next steps.

• I haven't enrolled at VU yet and would like to know what options are available for students with a disability.

  Please contact the SMF Information Desk. Send an email and/or schedule a phone appointment. We’re here to listen to you and will put you in touch with the academic advisor for the program you’d like to pursue.

• I'm having trouble applying for benefits

  Always discuss this with the academic advisor for your program first. If you can't work it out, please contact us.

• I am a student at VU Amsterdam and I have a disability. I need help navigating the VU’s policies.

  Please contact the SMF Information Desk. Send an email and/or schedule a phone appointment. We’re here to listen, and we’ll work with you to explore the options available at the VU so that you can pursue your studies with as few obstacles as possible.

• I face obstacles in pursuing my studies due to my disability, despite the opportunities offered at VU Amsterdam

  Please contact the SMF Information Desk. Send an email and/or schedule a phone appointment. We’re here to listen and will work with you to identify the issues.

• I want to meet fellow students with disabilities

  Sign up for the Disability RendezVU focus group. This group organizes meetings where you, as a student with a disability, can share your experiences and contribute ideas on how to make the VU more accessible. Would you like to join Disability RendezVU? Please contact us using the contact form.

• I want to have a say in making the VU more accessible

  Sign up for the Disability RendezVU focus group. This group organizes meetings where you, as a student with a disability, can share your experiences and contribute ideas on how to make the VU more accessible. Would you like to join Disability RendezVU? Please contact us via the contact form.

Do you have questions regarding studying with a disability?

Contact the Info Point!

Contact by email: InfopuntSMF.soz@vu.nl.

We do not process medical information. Therefore, never send any attachments containing medical details.

Telephone consultation hours, by appointment only:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 - 12:00, 15.00 - 17.00

You can contact the academic advisor for your program if you wish to request special accommodations.

Contact

• Gemma van der Wal
• Coordinator Info Point Studying with a disability (SMF)

• Gaby den Held
• Staff Member Info Point Studying with a disability (SMF)