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There are various assistive technologies and aids available to support students with disabilities in their day-to-day university life. Examples of accessible physical equipment: privacy screens, adjustable tables and chairs, monitors with a stable viewing angl...

Asynchronous teaching: takes place independently of time and location. The teacher and students do not interact directly. Synchronous teaching: the teacher and students take part in a course at the same time, within a clearly defined period with fixed start an...

Audio description helps blind and severely visually impaired people to better understand videos. A voice describes what is happening on screen – for example, who is in the frame, what is happening at that moment, or where the action is taking place. Any text t...

‘Autistic joy’ describes the all-encompassing, very intense feeling of joy and excitement that many autistic people experience. This can relate to things that seem insignificant to other people (but are definitely not insignificant!). This feeling can be very ...

Awareness refers to consciousness and mindfulness (derived from ‘to be aware’, i.e. to be attentive). The term ‘Awareness Team’ refers to a group that supports the planning and running of events and actively works to prevent discrimination, abusive behaviour o...

Accessible toilets are specially designed sanitary facilities that enable people with physical disabilities to use them safely and independently. They feature handrails, wheelchair-accessible washbasins, non-slip floors and sufficient space for wheelchairs to ...

Accessibility refers to the principle that buildings and public spaces, workplaces and homes, transport and everyday objects, services and leisure facilities should be designed in such a way that as many people as possible can use them without restriction and ...

Accessibility technologies refer to technical aids, software solutions or digital adaptations designed to enable people with disabilities or chronic illnesses to participate equally in society, particularly in education, work and everyday life. These include, ...

Universities in Germany generally have a representative for students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This person acts as the central point of contact for students who wish to seek advice due to a disability or a long-term health condition. Their re...

In a social science and legal context, the term ‘needs’ refers to the individual or collective requirements, demands and support needs of people that must be met in order to enable equal participation in society. Needs may be of a material, social, health-rela...

In Disability Studies, a clear distinction is made between impairment and disability: an impairment refers to physical, mental or sensory differences – for example, the absence of a limb, impaired vision or a chronic illness. Disability, on the other hand, ari...

The Disability Equality Act (BGG) has been in force since 1 May 2002. It is intended to ensure equality for people with disabilities in the field of public law at federal level and implements the prohibition of discrimination set out in the Basic Law: ‘No one ...