One of the key values of the University of Economics in Katowice is sensitivity expressed in awareness to the needs arising in our surroundings, among other things. In this regard, our University has systematically carried out a number of initiatives to counteract all forms of exclusion.
Some of our numerous initiatives include the following:
- adaptation of the University's architectural and communication infrastructure to people with disabilities or requiring additional assistance,
- equal educational opportunities,
- changes in rules and regulations,
- financial support (disabled students' allowance),
- acquisition of specialized equipment and software to facilitate education for people with different disabilities,
- adaptation of information and communication infrastructure to WCAG standards.
Ongoing support regarding individual needs is also provided by the Rector’s Representative for Accessibility and Disability and Accessibility and Disability Support Center, assisting students with disabilities or requiring additional support, including chronic illnesses or post-accident care.
The range of the Center's support includes the following:
- psychological assistance (you can make an appointment to speak with a psychologist, including a completely anonymous online form)
- student assistant,
- access to the internal parking lot,
- compensatory physical education classes,
- compensatory foreign language classes,
- adaptation of materials (e.g., enlarged font),
- provision of teaching materials,
- adaptation of conditions for credits and exams,
- specialist equipment, e.g. Braille printer, keyboard for the visually impaired, etc.,
- sign language interpreter,
- psychological assistance,
- other (e.g., changing the room to be accessible to people with mobility impairments).
Contact
The office of Support (Center) for Special Needs Students is located in Building A, Room No. 107. Detailed information is also available on our website.
You are more than welcome to contact us!
UEKat accessible / Accessible university
We would like to remind you that from November 1, 2021, the "UEKat accessible – a program to support the educational process for people requiring additional assistance" project is being implemented at our University. The project has received funding in the amount of PLN 1,698,576.00. The project’s main goal is to eliminate barriers at the University of Economics in Katowice that students with disabilities have to face, as well as introduce measures ensuring the curricula are accessible in order to make our University achieve the accessible university model.
The project includes the implementation of tasks in the following areas: adjustment of the organizational structure, elimination of architectural barriers, development of technological facilities and accessibility procedures, provision of educational support by adjusting recruitment and education standards for people requiring additional assistance, and provision of accessibility awareness training for administrative and teaching staff.
More recently, as part of ongoing project activities, a number of substantive training courses in the area of accessibility have been implemented and planned, including issues related to communication and service for people requiring additional assistance, working with people with mental health problems and autism spectrum disorders, as well as adapting didactic materials in electronic version for classes with visually impaired students. In addition, a sign language course is also being conducted for the University employees.
An Order providing accessibility to people requiring additional assistance has also been introduced. Furthermore, work continues on the preparation of a guide for students who require support during the recruitment and learning process, along with a guide for teaching staff on working with students requiring additional assistance, including the preparation of teaching materials.
In August 2022, construction work began to adapt our campus and make it accessible for people requiring additional assistance, as part of the project. As planned, the access ramp in front of Building A, the external elevators in Buildings B and C, the landscaping and cleanup of the area between Buildings B and C, including the development of parking spaces and an outdoor seating area, will be implemented. Furthermore, work is also currently underway on adapting the information and communication infrastructure for people requiring additional assistance, along with revamping the University website.
For more information on the project, visit: http://www.ue.katowice.pl/uekat-dostepny
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