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Contents: Informative text on ‘masking’, the comic. ‘Masking’ refers to a strategy used both consciously and unconsciously to fit into society. Primarily used by autistic people, those with ADHD and other neurodivergent groups, ‘masking’ serves to avoid stigma...

Miller, D., Rees, J., & Pearson, A. (2021). “Masking is Life”: Experiences of Masking in Autistic and Nonautistic Adults. Autism in adulthood 3(4), 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2020.0083

Contents: Introduction of the student personas. Alexandr – Studying whilst on the autism spectrum Aleksandr (he/him) is a keen sportsman, aged 23, and is studying neuroscience. As well as following an extensive exercise regime, he enjoys playing strategic boar...

SHUFFLE – Hochschulinitiative digitale Barrierefreiheit für Alle. (2025). Eine Hochschule für alle. BlindDate. Retrieved on 20 January 2026, from https://barrierefreies-blinddate.de/

Contents: Everyday student life, challenges, needs, strategies, call to action. The transcript was compiled from interview recordings. To improve clarity, the text has been edited and refined. It was then reviewed and approved by the students involved. What do...

Contents: General information, Examples of chronic health conditions, Chronic pain, Chronic fatigue, Chronic dizziness, Interactions with other health conditions.  There are demonstrations available of selected barriers that may arise when using digital materi...

Contents: Potential barriers, Individual needs and accessibility, Examples of support measures. People with chronic health conditions may encounter barriers in various areas of life, including:  social stigma and prejudice;  side effects of medication (e.g. ti...

Contents: Assistive technologies, The Spoon Theory, Students’ coping strategies. Some students with chronic conditions use assistive technologies. These often help them to conserve energy or avoid pain. Some examples include the dictation function on a mobile ...

Contents: Recommendations for action. Chronic health conditions often occur in flare-ups and may involve prolonged periods of absence or rehabilitation. If you make material available online and record sessions, this enables students to catch up on the materia...

Contents: Distinguishing between an epileptic seizure and epilepsy, Symptoms of an epileptic seizure, Photosensitive epilepsy. It is important to distinguish between an epileptic seizure and epilepsy: Epileptic seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled burst of electric...

Contents: Participation and environmental factors, Recommended adaptations, Strategies and aids. Participation and environmental factors Epilepsy can affect participation in activities, particularly where sudden seizures could lead to dangerous situations, e.g...

Potential barriers and user requirements Dannenbeck, C., Dorrance, C., Moldenhauer, A., Oehme, A. & Platte, A. (Hrsg.). (2016). Inklusionssensible Hochschule: Grundlagen, Ansätze und Konzepte für Hochschuldidaktik und Organisationsentwicklung. Verlag Julius Kl...

Contents: Everyday student life, organising your studies, needs, strategies, call to action. The transcript was compiled from interview recordings. The text has been edited and refined for clarity. It was then reviewed and approved by the students involved. To...

Contents: Everyday student life, organising your studies, needs, strategies, call to action. The transcript was compiled from interview recordings. The text has been edited and refined for clarity. It was then reviewed and approved by the students involved.  T...