{"id":10059937,"date":"2020-12-22T16:25:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T14:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/?page_id=59937"},"modified":"2020-12-22T16:28:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T14:28:08","slug":"studying-with-a-disability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/university\/services\/equality-and-diversity\/studying-with-a-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility for students at FH JOANNEUM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-sidebar-layout-container margin-bottom-normal\">\n    <div\n        class=\"container-lg\"\n        style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n    >\n        <div\n            class=\"row\"\n            style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n        >\n            \n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3 order-1 order-md-0 sidebar\">\n            \n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-text-card card margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-6 col-md-12\">\n                <div class=\"border border-light p-3\">\n                    <div class=\"module-migration-sidebar-ueberschrift-text\">\n<h4 class=\"field-migration-ueberschrift\">Equality &amp; Diversity<\/h4>\n<p>FH JOANNEUM<br \/>\nEggenberger Allee 11, 8020 Graz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peer counselling team:<\/strong><br \/>\nEna Friess and Theresa Knaflitsch<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:diversity@fh-joanneum.at\">E: diversity@fh-joanneum.at<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"d-none d-md-flex col-md-1 seperator-column\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 order-0 order-md-1\">\n    \n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-intro-text margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <div class=\"major-text-color fst-italic\"><p><strong>Diversity is part of our everyday life. Inclusion is our goal. <\/strong> Studying opens up new perspectives \u2013 and sometimes it also presents obstacles. For students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental health conditions, these challenges can be even greater. Our aim is to identify these obstacles together and remove them as far as possible within the scope of the law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-text-content margin-bottom-normal\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <p>At FH JOANNEUM, we see accessibility as an important contribution to greater equality of opportunity &ndash; from the initial consultation through everyday student life to graduation.<\/p>\n<p>What is important to us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accessibility is more than just physical accessibility &ndash;<\/strong> it starts with attitude.<\/li>\n<li>We believe in <strong>individual solutions<\/strong> &ndash; no two cases are the same.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidentiality and respect<\/strong> are a matter of course for us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-blockquote margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <div class=\"d-block mb-2 fs-5 major-text-color\">\u2018It is important to us to promote conditions in which interests, talents and commitment shape the educational path \u2013 and barriers are gradually broken down.\u2019<\/div>\n                <span class=\"d-flex justify-content-end\">Equality and Diversity Team<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-akkordeon margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0\"><\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-1870025460\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>Planning together \u2013 providing individual support<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-1870025460\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p>Early planning and needs-based steps can help to create the most favourable conditions possible for equal opportunities in higher education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our peer counsellors provide support with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application and admission procedures<\/li>\n<li>Communication with programme directors and lecturers<\/li>\n<li>Agreements on options for adapting examination modalities and course conditions<\/li>\n<li>Assistance services and aids<\/li>\n<li>Financing and funding opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Questions about mental health<\/li>\n<li>Contact with external counselling centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Contact:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:diversity@fh-joanneum.at\">diversity@fh-joanneum.at<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Eggenberger Allee 11, 8020 Graz \u2013 Room 361, 3rd floor<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-1149123670\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>Accessibility at our locations<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-1149123670\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p>We ensure comprehensive accessibility at all FH JOANNEUM locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barrier-free parking spaces<\/li>\n<li>Step-free access to all buildings<\/li>\n<li>Barrier-free sanitary facilities &amp; baby changing facilities<\/li>\n<li>Barrier-free living in Greenbox WEST (Graz)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-770026096\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>Focus on mental health<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-770026096\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p>Successful studies require mental stability. That is why we offer several support services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online psychological counselling via Instahelp<\/li>\n<li>Peer group for neurodivergent students (e.g. ADHD, autism)<\/li>\n<li>\u00d6H subsidy for initial psychotherapeutic treatment<\/li>\n<li>External support from the Psychological Student Counselling Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further information can be found on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/university\/services\/psychological-counselling-centre-for-students\/\">\u2018Mental health &#8211; Are you ok?\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-346393863\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>Studying abroad \u2013 barrier-free travel<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-346393863\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p>It is also possible to study abroad for a semester with a disability or chronic illness. Our International Office provides support with:<\/p>\n<p>Selecting accessible partner universities<br \/>\nErasmus+ special funding<br \/>\nPlanning individual support measures<\/p>\n<p>Further information can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/international\/\">\u2018International\u2019<\/a> section.<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-tipp-box margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <div class=\"tipp-box border border-warning\">\n                    <div class=\"tipp-box-inner p-2 p-md-3\">\n                        <h4 class=\"\">Tip<\/h4>\n                        <p>Contact the Equality and Diversity Office of FH JOANNEUM as early as possible \u2013 ideally before the start of your studies or before exam periods. This gives us the opportunity to implement any measures and provisions as best as possible.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FH JOANNEUM strives to ensure that every student, with or without disabilities, is able to study, and will provide you with individual support throughout your studies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":10015263,"menu_order":531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10059937"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10059937"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10059937\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100248931,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10059937\/revisions\/100248931"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10015263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10059937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}