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Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses can apply for academic accommodation during their studies and examinations if they are disadvantaged in connection with health impairment during their studies or examinations. A form for applying for academic accommodation is available for this purpose. Please note that it must be a significant health impairment (e.g., a sensory impairment, physical or mental impairment, chronic illness, etc.) that has already existed for a longer period of time or is very likely to last longer than 6 months.

The health impairment must not affect the general ability to study. Rather, the academic accommodation is intended to create study and examination conditions in such a way that students are able to meet the study requirements and achieve the examination results despite the health impairment, i.e. the aim is to create study and examination conditions with as many equal opportunities as possible.

The prerequisite for the granting of academic accommodation is a written application in which the need for compensation for disadvantages is justified.

The health impairment and its specific effects on the course of study or the examination must be documented by a medical or psychotherapeutic certificate. In addition, further suitable evidence/documents may be attached.

The supporting documents must show:

1. That it is a significant health impairment that has already existed for a longer period of time or is very likely to last longer than 6 months. The exact diagnosis does not have to be stated.
2. What the restriction consists of and how and for how long the restriction is likely to affect your studies or examination situation.
3. If necessary, suggestions as to what an appropriate compensation for disadvantages might look like.

Students are advised to seek general advice on the subject of academic accommodation from the Division of Disability and Studies (DoBuS) and to discuss the specific application for academic accommodation in an individual consultation or to obtain an opinion/statement from the Division of Disability and Studies (DoBuS).

The application and the supporting documents should be formulated and coordinated in such a way that the connection between the health impairment and the resulting difficulty in studying is comprehensible even without prior medical or illness-related knowledge. In addition, the application should state and justify the desired changes or adjustments to the study and examination modalities. The complete application for academic accommodation must be submitted to the Central Examinations Office of TU Dortmund University in good time, at the latest before registration for the examination. It will then be forwarded to the responsible examination board, which will decide on the application. If there are any difficulties in the application process (e.g., delays, rejection, etc.), the advice of DoBuS can be sought.

Download the form "Application for academic accommodation".

General information on the subject of compensation for disadvantages can be found on the webpage "Compensation for disadvantages in studies and examinations" of the Deutsches Studierendenwerk.

DoBuS converts study and learning material for students with sensory impairments into a form that is suitable for them. Examination materials are adapted for students with an officially recognized academic accommodation. Further information can be found on the DoBuS website "Barrier-free design of teaching and examination materials".

DoBuS offers the following services for students with ADHD (in German AD(H)S) or dyslexia/dyscalculia:

• Group offer for students with ADHD
• Special counselling on academic accommodation (i.e. compensation for disadvantages) and advice on tests for certificates of the existence of dyslexia/dyscalculia
• Supporting technology, e.g., special spell-checking programs

Contact at DoBuS: Dr. Claudia Schmidt

Special applications for university places

At TU Dortmund University, a distinction is made between admission-free and admission-restricted degree programs.

There are different deadlines for application and enrollment. The currently valid deadlines can be found on the page "Dates and deadlines" of TU Dortmund University’s website.

Applicants with disabilities and chronic illnesses apply for admission-restricted Bachelor's degree programs in the same way as all other students as part of the general application procedure for the desired degree program. Under certain conditions, however, additional special applications can be submitted (application for hardship respectively for academic accommodation). Depending on this special application, different supporting documents are required which must also be submitted by the deadline.

You can find more information on the necessary requirements for an application for academic accommodation or within the framework of the hardship quota on the pages of the Information and Advice Center for Studies and Disability of the Deutsches Studierendenwerk as well as in the Information Sheet Special Applications of the Foundation for University Admission (Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung).

The DoBuS advisory team is happy to provide you with individual advice before you apply.

As the special applications require relevant supporting documents, which must be submitted within the stipulated deadlines just like the application documents, it is advisable to contact us in good time if you require advice.

Current information on the general application procedure at TU Dortmund University, on the application modalities for Master's or doctoral degree programs as well as for international applicants and professionally qualified students (studies without Abitur) can be found on the pages of the Student Registration Office "Application and Enrolment". Information and advice on general questions about applying for a study place or enrolment can be obtained from the Central Student Advisory Service (Zentrale Studienberatung, ZSB).

Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses can use assistance during their studies if they require personal support due to their impairment. The need for support can vary greatly depending on the effects of the individual impairment. The spectrum ranges from support with communication at the university (e.g. through sign language interpreters) to ensuring mobility on campus or support with the conversion of study materials into accessible formats up to support with the organization of studies and learning.

If the according requirements are met, you can apply for funding for assistance during your studies as part of integration assistance in accordance with Social Security Code IX (Sozialgesetzbuch IX, SGB IX). If you are interested, we recommend contacting the DoBuS advisory team before submitting your application.

An audio-tactile site plan can be used to get an overview of the TU Dortmund University campus. All TU Dortmund University buildings can be felt on this site plan. If you press on a building once, the name of the building is announced. If you press twice on a building, you will be told which TU Dortmund University facilities and organizational units are located in this building. There is also information in raised black lettering and Braille. The audio-tactile site plan is located on the North Campus on Martin-Schmeißer-Platz opposite the main entrance to the Main Cafeteria (Mensa). It is also connected to the tactile guidance system for the blind.

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Students with autism can seek advice from DoBuS before they start their studies, throughout their studies and during the transition to working life. Here they can receive information about various support options. In addition to questions about academic accommodation (i.e. compensation for disadvantages), the application for and the organization of study assistance, which often takes several months to apply for, is often an important topic. Students with autism can also submit certificates from the Autism Therapy Center (ATZ) for the academic accommodation.

The Autonomous Department for the Disabled (Autonomes BehindertenReferat, ABeR) represents the interests of students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. It stands for an active university policy commitment to equal opportunities and accessibility at TU Dortmund University. Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses are organized in the ABeR. The aim of this department is the long-term improvement of study conditions and the study situation for all students at TU Dortmund University.

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The Autonomous Department for the Disabled organizes the Interest group for disabled, chronically ill and non-disabled students (Interessengemeinschaft behinderter, chronisch kranker & nichtbehinderter Studierender, IbS).

Starting a career with a university degree and disabilities and chronic illnesses is often connected with various additional challenges. DoBuS offers information and advice to students with disabilities and chronic illnesses during the graduation phase  on questions relating to starting a career with disabilities and chronic illnesses and, if necessary, can arrange contact with other peers and, if necessary, with the employer service for severely disabled academics at the Federal Employment Agency (Arbeitgeber-Service für schwerbehinderte Akademiker der Agentur für Arbeit).

Every year, the Graduates' Day is also an information event with a changing thematic focus and various guest speakers on the topic of transition from studying to working life with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Current dates can be found on the DoBuS homepage under the tab "Events".

If there is sufficient demand, a graduate group can also be offered for students in the final phase of their studies to exchange experiences and support each other in the application process.

Contact at DoBuS: Andrea Hellbusch

A chronic illness sometimes affects your studies to such an extent that academic accommodation (i.e. a compensation for disadvantages) can be claimed. The decisive factor here is that the illness is serious and resembles a disability. It is not necessary to have a severe disability certificate. Examples of a chronic illness are Crohn's disease, rheumatism or epilepsy. Suddenly occurring complaints or chronic pain make it difficult to plan your studies. In addition to formal compensation for disadvantages, assistive technologies such as voice input can also be helpful.

Students with chronic illnesses can seek advice from DoBuS before they start their studies, throughout their studies and during the transition to working life.

People with disabilities and chronic illnesses can turn to various offices at TU Dortmund University for support.

For students and prospective students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, DoBuS, the Division of Disability and Studies, is the first and central point of contact. In addition, students with disabilities and chronic illnesses can also contact the Autonomous Disability Office (Autonomes BehindertenReferat, ABeR) and the Senat Representative for the Interests of Disabled Students (Beauftragte*r des Senats für Studierende mit Behinderung).

For employees with disabilities and chronic illnesses, the Representative for Severely Disabled Persons (Schwerbehindertenvertretung, SBV) is the first point of contact. They can also contact the Inclusion Officer (Inklusionsbeauftrage*r des Arbeitgebers) or the Staff Unit Equal Opportunities, Family and Diversity.

DoBuS offers individual counselling for prospective students, students and doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses as well as for university staff on issues relating to inclusion and (digital) accessibility at the university.

Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses often study longer than their fellow students. DoBuS advises on all questions relating to delays in study durations. Topics include individual study planning, application for academic accommodation, financing your studies and much more.

In a group offer, students with interruptions to their studies due to impairments and delays in their studies have the opportunity to support each other in their re-entry into their studies or the successful continuation of their studies.

DoBuS trains and advises students with disabilities if they have difficulties coping with the learning and communication platforms, software and tools used at TU Dortmund University. To this end, DoBuS offers taster courses and individual counselling for the platforms and tools used at TU Dortmund University. At the same time, DoBuS is committed to removing barriers in the learning materials and environments.

DoBuS is a central institution of TU Dortmund University within the Center for Higher Education (zhb). DoBuS is the abbreviation for "Dortmund Behinderung und Studium". The aim of DoBuS is to create equal opportunities for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Detailed information about DoBuS can be found on the DoBuS homepage and on the DoBuS Instagram channel.

For doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses, there may be various other challenges that need to be taken into account in addition to the general questions about further academic qualifications and careers after successfully completing their studies.

TU Dortmund University is a partner in the nationwide network "Promotion inklusive" and is currently working on expanding funding structures for early career researchers with disabilities and chronic illnesses as part of the action plan process "Eine Hochschule für Alle“(i.e. One University for All).

In addition to the general contact points for graduate funding at TU Dortmund University, doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses are welcome to contact DoBuS for individual advice on issues relating to disabilities.

Since September 2021, there has also been a separate peer support group for doctoral students with disabilities and chronic illnesses at TU Dortmund University who are interested in a regular exchange of experiences with regard to the doctoral qualification phase with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Contact at DoBuS: Andrea Hellbusch

At the beginning of each winter semester, DoBuS organizes a welcome afternoon for first-semester students with disabilities and chronic illnesses from all departments in cooperation with the Autonomous Department for Disabled (ABeR).

The event offers the opportunity to get to know the support services for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses at TU Dortmund University as well as other students with disabilities, to make new contacts and to exchange experience.

You can find more information on the current event on the DoBuS homepage under "Events".

In addition to the DoBuS first semester welcome, there is also the official TU Dortmund University first semester welcome "Semester Kick-off in the Stadium". Together with the local football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB), the City of Dortmund, Dortmund Opera and Theater Dortmund, the new academic year is heralded in at BVB's stadium. The President of TU Dortmund University welcomes the new students together with various guests. A VIP room with barrier-free access is available for wheelchair users, blind and visually impaired people and people on the autism spectrum. The persons concerned will be accompanied by stewards to the reserved seats in the VIP room, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the stage. Students are welcome to register in advance at hochschulmarketingtu-dortmundde. The first semester welcome will be translated into German sign language.

DoBuS has several offers for groups. Students should be able to network and exchange ideas and strengthen each other.

Some groups are offered regularly and on an ongoing basis, others specifically as required. Whether the respective group meets online or in person can be found out from the respective contact person.

The following groups exist: 

1. Discussion group for students with mental impairments

A group of students with a mental illness meets regularly once a week. In the group, you can experience that other students have the same difficulties in their studies as you and work out solutions together.

Contact person: Claudia Schmidt 

2. Group offer for students with study interruptions and study delays

In this group offer for students with interruptions and delays in their studies due to impairments, students have the opportunity to support each other in their re-entry into their studies or the successful continuation of their studies.

 Contact person: Laura Bühner 

3. Discussion group for students with ADHD

The focus here is on discussing specific difficulties: Organization of studies and everyday life, motivation to learn, questions about experiences with medication - but also discussions on various topics that are currently of interest.

Contact person: Claudia Schmidt 

4. Group of doctoral candidates

In addition to the diverse requirements of the doctoral phase, doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses often face various other challenges in connection with their further academic qualification. The group of doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses meets on a regular basis and offers a moderated meeting space for networking, sharing experience and peer support. The group currently meets digitally every 4 to 6 weeks and is open to TU Dortmund University doctoral candidates with disabilities and chronic illnesses from all departments and in the various phases of a doctoral qualification program.

Contact person: Andrea Hellbusch

A tactile floor guidance system is available on many paths on the campus of TU Dortmund University. All major buildings on the North Campus are connected to the guidance system. On the North Campus, it leads from the S-Bahn stop and the H-Bahn to the entrances of Emil-Figge-Straße 50, the Central Library, the Mensa Building, the Mathematics Building with the Audimax, Lecture Hall Building 2 and the Seminar Room Building as well as to the audio-tactile site plan on Martin-Schmeißer-Platz. On the South Campus, the guidance system leads from the H-Bahn to the central gatekeeper.

Disabled toilets are generally freely accessible throughout the university. However, some can only be opened with the standardized Euro key. An overview of all disabled toilets can be found on the site map and in the TU app. In this Instagram video, we show how to find the toilets using the TU app.

There are various measures at TU Dortmund University to offer students with hearing impairments better acoustic conditions in courses. We have also summarized all the possibilities in an Instagram post.

Sennheiser Mobile Connect

In currently 12 lecture halls, students can use the smartphone app Mobile Connect, which transmits the sound from the microphones in the hall. The app connects to Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids via Bluetooth. It is also possible to receive the sound directly via headphones on the smartphone. We show how the app works in this Instagram video.

Sennheiser Mobile Connect is currently installed in the following lecture halls:

• Mathematics building: Audimax, E 28 and E 29
• Chemistry building: in all three lecture halls
• Seminar Building I (SRG I): H.001
• Emil-Figge-Str. 50: Lecture halls 1, 2 and 3
• Lecture Hall Building I (HGI) (South Campus): Lecture halls 3 and 6

Further lecture halls will be equipped with the system in the future.

Induction loops

Induction loops are installed in the following lecture halls, which students with hearing aids can use:

• Mathematics building: Audimax - the five front rows
• Seminar Building I (SRG I): H.001
• Logistics Campus: Lecture hall
• Computer Science & ITMC Otto-Hahn-Straße 12: E.003
• Mechanical Engineering III (South Campus): E.001
• Lecture Hall Building II (HG II) (North Campus): Lecture hall 1
• Mechanical Engineering Building (MB): Lecture hall 1

FM systems

DoBuS lends mobile FM systems to students with hearing impairments for events. They can be used with all hearing aids with built-in T-coils. Speakers must wear a transmitter and users must wear the receiver. The systems can be used in all rooms at TU Dortmund University. To borrow the equipment, please contact the person responsible for the workspace and pool of assistive resources.

Live subtitles for online events

EVE's automatic subtitling can be used for online events. EVE is based on automatic speech recognition. The translation appears in a separate window. Students with hearing impairments can contact the person responsible for the DoBuS workspace and pool of assistive resources to obtain temporary access to EVE.

The Interest group for disabled, chronically ill and non-disabled students (Interessengemeinschaft behinderter, chronisch kranker & nichtbehinderter Studierender, IbS) is a voluntary offer for all students organized by the Autonomous Department of the Disabled (ABeR). Monthly exchange meetings with exciting activities focus on experiences/problems relating to studying with and without disabilities. The aim of this interest group is to network all students and reduce discrimination in everyday student life.

The Studierendenwerk offers barrier-free accommodation for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Unless otherwise stated, this accommodation is located on the first floor, in some cases with separate entrances. Students who are significantly restricted in their freedom of movement are given priority when allocating free places. Students with a degree of disability (Grad der Behinderung, GdB) of at least 50 receive a reduced basic rent. This amounts to 50% without surcharge (currently EUR 132 - as of June 2024). The Studierendenwerk does not limit the rental period during the duration of the studies.

The Main Cafeteria of TU Dortmund University is located on the North Campus. Monitors at the serving points provide information about the meals, their ingredients and prices. All food and drinks are labeled in accordance with legal requirements and ingredients (necessary to know for food intolerances) are indicated.

The following facilities have been installed in the Main Cafeteria building for visitors with disabilities and chronic illnesses: Barrier-free access to the canteen foyer through motion-sensitive sliding doors, disabled WC on level F (foyer, access with the Euro WC key), elevator from the foyer to the main canteen, tactile guidance system through the foyer, including to the InfoPoint and the staircase to the Main Cafeteria, as well as the personal Main Cafeteria accompanying service. We also present the personal accompanying service and the tray trolleys of the Main Cafeteria on Instagram.

There are a total of six catering establishments at TU Dortmund University:

North Campus:

• Main Cafeteria
• Galerie
• Café C
• Food Fakultät

South Campus:

• Mensa Süd
• Archeteria

Students with mental illnesses can apply for academic accommodation if the illness is severe but they are generally able to study. A certificate of severe disability is not required. In some cases, students can also apply for study assistance from the responsible social welfare agency.

There is also a group offer for mentally ill students to provide peer support. DoBuS counselling is available before the start of studies, throughout the course of studies and during the transition to a career.

The buildings of TU Dortmund University are largely barrier-free and equipped for the disabled in many places.

The site map of TU Dortmund University and the TU app can help you find your way around campus. Both also offer the option of displaying disabled WCs, relaxation rooms and disabled parking spaces on campus. A tactile floor guidance system is available on many paths on campus. In front of the Audimax on Martin-Schmeißer-Platz there is an audio-tactile map on which all TU Dortmund University buildings can be felt.

We also present the information on orientation on campus in an Instagram post. There we also show a video on finding your way around in a wheelchair.

The DoBuS Peer Mentoring Program supports visibly and non-visibly impaired students to study successfully at TU Dortmund University. Experienced mentors have real insider knowledge both within their subject area and in dealing with their own impairment. They pass on their experience and expert knowledge to students with disabilities and chronic illnesses (mentees) in so-called tandems. A comprehensive supporting program accompanies this DoBuS offer, participation is free of charge.

The activities of the peer mentoring program are also presented on the DoBuS Instagram channel.

Many buildings of TU Dortmund University have first-aid rooms. They can also be used as relaxation rooms. They are usually equipped with a couch and can be locked from the inside for undisturbed use. Access is usually made possible via the gatekeepers in the respective buildings. The first-aid and relaxation rooms are indicated on the TU site map and in the TU app.

Ms. Melanie Vogler is currently the Senate Representative for the Interests of Disabled Students. Ms. Vogler can be contacted in cases of conflict and difficulties. For individual counselling, prospective students, students and doctoral candidates as well as university staff can contact the DoBuS advisory team.

Severely disabled students with free travel entitlement and students with disabilities who are unable to use local public transport can have the semester contribution reimbursed (pro rata) by the AStA (further reasons for ticket reimbursement can be found on the AStA page "How To Ticket Reimbursement").

You can apply for a refund via the AStA ticket refund service.

The token for free travel entitlement due to a severe disability serves as proof of entitlement to free travel. A medical certificate confirming the inability to travel or the inability to use public transport can be submitted as proof of non-use of local transport due to a disability.

Deadlines for reimbursement of the semester ticket due to free travel entitlement and non-usability due to a disability are as follows

• in the summer semester: 30 April
• in the winter semester: 31 October

As a rule, the application for reimbursement is processed within one week; in exceptional cases, processing may take up to two weeks.

All information, including other reasons for refunds, corresponding proof and deadlines, can be found on the AStA page "How To Ticket Refunds".

Translation into German Sign Language (DGS) can be offered for all DoBuS events, provided that the need is announced in advance. The official first semester welcome at TU Dortmund University in the Signal Iduna Park is always translated into DGS, as is the Academic Year Celebration. Translation is also possible for other university events after notification of the need. A translation into sign language for courses must be requested from the funding body and is organized as part of Assistenz im Studium (i.e. assistance during the studies). If the requirements are met, Assistenz im Studium during studies can be applied for as part of integration assistance in accordance with Social Security Code IX (Sozialgesetzbuch IX, SGB IX). If this is necessary, we recommend contacting the DoBuS advisory team before applying.

Stays abroad

At TU Dortmund University, the International Office provides information and support to students who are planning to study abroad. It also advises and supports students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, e.g., on the subject of ERASMUS and disability.

Comprehensive information on studying abroad and disability can be found on the website of the Deutsches Studentenwerk. Topics include

• the financing of stays abroad,
• the coverage of disability-related additional needs abroad,
• health insurance issues,
• questions about care and assistance
• and much more.

The DoBuS advisory service also provides an overview of existing services.

There is no central funding body for the financing of living expenses during studies for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, but several funding bodies for financing living expenses may be available. The Studierendenwerk Dortmund is the right point of contact for prospective students and students at TU Dortmund University. The DoBuS counselling service also provides advice on questions regarding study financing.

BAföG

• BAföG general information
• "BAföG: Benefits and academic accommodation" - Information from the Deutsches Studierendenwerk from Chapter VII: "Financing your living expenses" in the brochure "Studying and Disability"
• BAföG application at the Studierendenwerk Dortmund

Child benefit

Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses may be entitled to a longer period of child benefit if they are unable to support themselves due to their impairment. The degree of disability (Grad der Behinderung, GdB) is not decisive here. See the information page of the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg on child benefit for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Financing additional needs due to disabilities during studies

• Chapter VIII: "Financing disability-related additional needs" in the brochure "Studying and Disability" published by Deutsches Studierendenwerk.
• The Federal Working Group of Local Social Welfare Authorities (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der überörtlichen Träger der Sozialhilfe) has issued recommendations on integration assistance benefits for people with disabilities attending a university, which in NRW have a recommendatory character for the approval of benefits to cover disability-related additional study requirements from funds for integration assistance.
• Research tips on study scholarships and information on study scholarships specifically for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses can be found on the website of the Deutsches Studierendenwerk.

 Students with disabilities and chronic illnesses interrupt their studies much more frequently and for longer than their fellow students. DoBuS advises students on how they can successfully return to their studies if their studies have already been interrupted for a longer period of time for health reasons and provides support and assistance with this step if required. Topics include individual course planning, the application for academic accommodation (i.e. compensation for disadvantages), financing your studies and much more.

In a group offer for students with interruptions to their studies due to impairments and delays in their studies have the opportunity to support each other in their re-entry into their studies or the successful continuation of their studies.

Talent scouts from TU Dortmund University visit comprehensive schools, grammar schools and vocational colleges in Dortmund, Waltrop and the district of Unna. They discover students who are talented but do not receive any support from their private environment with regard to their choice of studies and career. The talent scouting service is also aimed at pupils with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

The talent scouts discover existing potential and accompany the talented students on their way into and through their studies. The aim is to contribute to greater educational equality, equal opportunities and diversity.

DoBuS offers the three-day trial university "Studying with a disability/chronic illness" once a year at the beginning of each winter semester. The event is aimed at all prospective students with disabilities and chronic illnesses who are planning or considering studying in Dortmund. First-year students at TU Dortmund University can also register.

Current information can be found on the DoBuS homepage for the trial university. Among other things, the next date is announced there and information about the topics and the registration procedure is provided.

The TU App is a simple and largely barrier-free access to a lot of central information that is important for studying on campus. The student ID card, the NRW ticket for public transport and the personal timetable are also integrated into the app. Among other things, the app contains the course catalog (LSF), the canteen plan and a departure monitor for local public transport at TU Dortmund University. On the interactive map of the Campus Navi, you can view all disabled toilets and parking spaces as well as rest rooms. We show how the Campus Navi filter function works in an Instagram video. However, the Campus Navi cannot be operated with voice-over or talkback.

The app can be downloaded from the Appstore or Google Play and further information about the app can be found on the website of TU Dortmund University.

In addition to the possibility of borrowing books and many other media, the University Library (UB) offers numerous services for users with disabilities and chronic illnesses. These include

• specially equipped workstations,
• services for the blind and visually impaired,
• extended loan periods,
• assistance with removing books from the shelves
• etc.

Comprehensive information on these and other services can be found on the website "Barrier-free use of the University Library".

At TU Dortmund University, students with disabilities or chronic illnesses have access to barrier-free PC workstations. The workstations are equipped with a comprehensive range of assistive technology. In addition, special workstations are provided for students who use a wheelchair. Further information, opening hours, directions and terms of use:

• DoBuS workspace and pool of assistive resources
• Workplace for students with blindness or visual impairment in the university library
• Barrier-free working options in the university library

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The workspace and pool of assistive resources is a student media and workroom. It is open to students who use assistive technology or specific work techniques due to their impairment.

Students can work there on PCs equipped for specific disabilities as well as with electronic and conventional aids. DoBuS staff members provide support in developing suitable working techniques to efficiently operate study-related software with assistive technology.

Examinations can also be written in this workspace. An application for academic accommodation (i.e. compensation for disadvantages) must have been submitted and approved for this.