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European Action on Disability within Higher Education

European Action on Disability within Higher Education. 2- year EU funded project within ERASMUS Lifelong Learning Initiative 2012-2014 http://62.149.204.119/eadhesite / P articipants from University of Gothenburg : Rachel Hadodo, Linda Lane , & Mikaela Starke. The project consortium.

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European Action on Disability within Higher Education

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  1. European Action on Disability within Higher Education 2- year EU fundedprojectwithinERASMUS Lifelong Learning Initiative 2012-2014 http://62.149.204.119/eadhesite/ ParticipantsfromUniversity of Gothenburg: Rachel Hadodo, Linda Lane, & MikaelaStarke

  2. The project consortium 7 universities and 1 organizationAarhus University, Denmark CEIS Formazione, Italy Gent University, Belgium University of Bologna, Italy University of Coimbra, Portugal University of Leipzig, Germany University of Gothenburg, SwedenCracowUniversity ofEconomics, Polen

  3. Project aim The overarching aim of the project is to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in teaching and learning contexts in higher education. Aim of presentation • To present some interesting results from our survey with students with disabilities. • To discuss and raise awareness of inclusiveness and availability to higher education for students with disabilities.

  4. Students by University (%)

  5. Students by Years of study (%)

  6. Gothenburg university - 58 students • Years of study - between 1- 4 • 95% are studying on campus • 52% say that they have a special need • 43% are in need of special support and assistance in their studies • 28% say that their disability or special need have influenced choice of studies

  7. Support needed to study for classes (%)

  8. Support neededtoattendclasses(%)

  9. Type of supported needed when taking exams (%)

  10. Typeof support neededwhentakingexams – Gothenburg university (nr) Other (18) On-line exams (15) Mentors - reading and writing (12) Digital documents (17) Extra examination opportunities (19) Extra time (27) Adjustedexams (23)

  11. Considering your needs, who has assisted you? (%)

  12. Main forms of support provided by Disabled Student Office

  13. Academic staff’s awareness of students rights and readiness to give support (%) Awareness of rights Readiness to support

  14. Admin/tech staff’s awareness of students rights and readiness to give support (%) Awareness of rights Readiness to support

  15. Conclusion Some important aspects: • Raise awareness amongst staff within higher education • The physical environment • Available classrooms and library/reading studios • Technical support and equipment • Digital material • On-line lectures • On-line exams and extra time

  16. Contact us Linda.Lane@socwork.gu.se Rachel.Hadodo@socwork.gu.se Mikaela.Starke@socwork.gu.se Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/EADHE/484716174898542

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