DEX Accessibility Guide
Schools and countries all over the world have a wide-variety of levels and type of support available to students. It can be extremely time consuming to figure these things out on your own, which is why the Study Abroad Team has compiled a list of the available resources for our Direct Exchange partners that can be found on their websites.
If a link is not working and you want to learn more, please email studyabroad@montana.edu and we will see what we can do! Unfortunately, we are not able to compile accessilbity information for every program MSU students go on. However, reaching out to the host university or provider is always a good first step.
If you are studying abroad through ISEP, check out their resources available on their website.
For more information, please check out our Identity Abroad pages!
Disclaimer: The terminology used for various accommodations or disabilities can vary widely across the world and the terminology used below accurate to the information on the schools' websites.
Contact information:inclusionsupport@aui.ma
The Center for Learning Excellence has an inclusion program where they welcome students of all abilities, as well as peer tutoring opportunities and a writing center. In order to receive support, students need to reach out and contact the inclusion program and have a documented disability.
University Student Handbook - Center for Learning Excellence Section
Contact information:mobilityanddisability@bsb-education.com | missionhandicap@bsb-education.com
BSB has a variety of accomodations available for students including (but not limited to) additional time for written/oral assessments and final exams, individual quiet rooms, authorized use of laptops in class for continuous assessments and exams, access to food and drink during class and/or exams, foreign language tutoring, and other accommodations according to student needs.
BSB operates under an established disability policy for students and students can meet with Mission Handicap to get accommodations approved and make a personalized plan.
Check out their dedicated pages for Accessibility and Disability.
Contact information: no email available | SCSD Phone: 062-530-1073
CNU offers a Support Center for Students with Disabilities (SCSD). They offer significant scholarships for students with disabilities and offer many space accommodations including assistive devices in bedrooms, bathrooms and showers, fully accessible lounge and relaxation areas, guidance assistance for the visually impaired (Braille, voice guidance systems, etc.), elevators, entrance ramps, reserved parking and safe walkways. For learning assistance, they offer lecture and test scribing, mobility aid, daily life support, counseling, tutoring and typing assistance.
CNU closely aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and disability information is listed under "reduced inequalities" on their website.
Contact information:zsb@uni-tuebingen.de (general counselor services) | susanne.held@uni-tuebingen.de
Tuningen provides a disabilities page with sections including before studies, during studies, barrier-free access, information for teaching staff, and further information. They also have a page that describes if and how their buildings on campus are accessible.
Students with disabilities have preferential access to dormitory spaces at the Studierendenwerk accommodation. If you need a disadvantage compensation for courses or examinations due to disability or chronic illness, you should submit an application early so that adaptation services can be implemented in good time.
Students are required to meet with a counselor to get access to services (using the above email to make an appointment). Exchange students are encouraged to reach out directly to Susanne Held.
Contact information:disability.services@flinders.edu.au
Students who experience a "disability, medical condition, mental health condition, or learning difficulty" are elibilbe to receive an Access Plan. Access Plans address "medical condition, temporary or ongoing illness/injury, mental health condition, Specific Learning Disability (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia), Autism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mobility difficulties, vision and/or hearing loss, or any disability that impacts study". The disabilities need to be documented to receive an Access Plan.
Students need to complete online registration and meet with a disability advisor to receive an Access Plan. They also provide a webpage for Disability and Accessibility Services.
Contact information:beratung-barrierefrei@zuv.fu-berlin.de
According to FU Berlin's Office of Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illness, students are encouraged to meet with the university's counseling service that specializes in counseling and advising on compensations for disadvantages, recommendations for making university life more accessible, returning to university after an extended illness, and support in applying for inclusion services.
Most of the larger buildings on campus are accessible to students who use wheelchairs, and they have a number of accessible parking spaces, ramps, elevators and toilets, according to their website. Check out this digital map with accessible toilets and elevators.
Contact information: no email provided
Hallym has a student health center, but no clearly listed disability services on their website.
Contact information: no email provided | Accessibility Support Office Phone: 029-228-8499
Ibaraki provides pdf maps with campus accessibility information in Japanese. The support they list as providing is the following: "using the magnifier, consideration for health sports (practical), installation of wheelchair-accessible desks, wheelchair-accessible parking spaces available, notifying the instructor of the student's health condition, etc."
For more details, check out their Support for Students with Disabilities page. For assistance and guidance with accommodations, reach out to the Accessibility Support Office.
Contact information: no email provided
Jonkoping can provide institutional support for a range of disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia, neuropsychiatric impariment (NPF), psychical disability, physical impairments, visual impairment, hearing loss/deafness, and other medical conditions affecting study. The type of support they offer includes note-taking, adjusted medium, tutoring, mentoring, examination adjustments, special aid software, and sign language interpreters/writer interpreters. They also include a list of classroms where hearing loops are installed.
Students need to meet with the Coordinator for Educational Support to consult with you and the documentation you provide to decide on what support can be offered. There are no clear avenues to do this, so we would recommend reaching out to their International Office.
Contact information:accessbordeaux@kedgebs.com | accessmarseille@kedgebs.com | accessparis@kedge.bs.com | accesstoulon@kedgebs.com
Students should reach out to the email associated with the campus they will be attending. In order to be eligible for special arrangements, students must provide a declaration or a special educational needs certificate from the University Preventtive Medicine upon registration. When students register, they must tick the box delcaring a disability and the request for special arranagements.
KEDGE offers the KEDGE ACCESS program, designed to support students with disabilities, as well as a list of e-accessbile resources. KEDGE offers access to premises, mobility within establishments, special arrangements for exams, continuous assessment, alternative exams, adaptation of supports (enlarged question papers, braille question papers), technical and IT support, help from an assistant or coordinator and course adapatibility.
Contact information: ursula.mueller@hs-kempten.de
Students must reach out to Prof. Dr. phil. Ursula Müller to seek out options for disability services.
"Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers its current and prospective students a comprehensive support network to address existing or emerging personal challenges in a fair and equitable manner. Professor Dr. Ursual Müller, as the designated coordinator, facilitates a productive exploration of both individual and structural factors, which, particularly in the context of illnees or disability, are always unique and therefore not comparable across groups or structures."
Contact information:shogai@kumagaku.ac.jp
KGU encourages students to meet for a consultation regarding support for students and daily student life while also providing mental health support in cooperation with the general counseling center and the health center.
Some examples of classroom support includes support for physical disabilities, hearing impairment, visual impairment, "higher brain dysfunction", developmental disabilities, and mental disorders. Some examples of student life support include special parking, barrier-free student dormitories, free locker rental, lounge areas, events and forums.
Check out the Office of Supporting Students with Disabilities website.
Contact information: email form | Student Accessiblity Support Room Phone: 096-342-2765
Kumamoto's Student Accessibility Support Room makes the necessary arrangements to provide reasonable considerations and support for students with physical, intellectual, mental disabilities (including developmental disorders), and other physical and mental impairments. This is a resource for discussing the concerns and troubles that occur during college life. Kumamoto also provides an online barrier-free map.
Students must apply for study support and call the Student Accessibility Support Room to meet for a consultation witha Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist or Campus Social Worker.
Contact information:disability@lancaster.ac.uk
To seek support, students must log in to the ASK portal.
Lancaster offers Disability and Inclusive Practice Services that work closely with academic and professional services staff across the university to ensure that appropriate support and reasonable adjustments for academic study are in place for disabled students.
Lancaster will connect you with an existing Lancaster student to ask questions about university life. The library also offers an extensive list of neurodivergence support including access to screen-reading software, dyslexia support software, Minjet MindManager (mind-mapping software), web browser accessibility tools, device accessibility settings, Microsoft lens, Equatio (math notation services) and assistive Moodle technology.
Lancaster has extensive support, so please make sure to check out their website and FAQs page.
Contact information: studenthalsan@liu.se
Students are advised to make contact with the office as soon as possible. Some resources include talking books, extra time during examination, and alternative examination forms decided by the examiner.
Contact information:inklusion@uni-halle.de
MLU offers an Inclusion Advisory Center with consultations to determine individual needs and develop appropriate support measures. This includes information on the accommodations for students with disabilties, study organization and accessible study conditions, as well as referrals to further interal and external university counseling services.
Contact information: list of staff members
NTU offers a comprehensive list of services on the main Disability Support Services page which includes campus life services and accommodation, academic support services, career guidance and counseling, psychological counseling, related services and adminstrative support.
NTU will work with student to build Individualized Support Plans.
Contact information: Senior Advisor of Counselling Services thomashal@nih.no
Students will need to have a consultation to determine what works best for their situation as a student. Special arrangements include adjusted study plans, study materials received beforehand, audio-recorded assistance, mentoring, practical special arrangements, and student housing.
Contact information: tilrettelegging@nmbu.no
Students are required to submit an application form for accomodations with documentation from medical providers (do not include sensitive information).
Special arrangements include extended time on tests, digital and paper exams, home exams, handicap parking, talking brooks and braille, Lingdys, and grants.
Contact information: tilrettelegging@aud.ntnu.no
Students are asked to apply for special arrangements for their studies, which can include mentoring, study assistance, accessible study spaces, syallbus in audio format, aid and assistive technology, rest facilties, assessment of dyslexia, and housing parking and transport.
Refer to their webite for more information.
Contact information: no email provided
No information provided. Reach out to the study abroad coordinator for your college to inquire.
Contact information: Dr. Monika Schrottle monika.schroettle@rwu.de
RWU provides an extensive FAQs page with specific information related to studying with autism spectrum disorder. RWU offers a specialized peer mentoring program for those with autism.
Contact information: sien@rikkyo.ac.jp
Rikkyo requires students to reach out to the Students with Disabilities Support Office, have a face-to-face meeting, and then apply for support. There is support for students with hearing and visual disabilities, physical disabilities, internal disabilities, developmental disabilities and mental disorders.
Contact information: no email provided
No information provided.
Contact information: disability@sun.ac.za
Services at Stellenbosch include assessment concessions, academic support, training and work sessions, and sports options. The Disability Unit advises prospective students with disabilities about possible support. Reach out to them via email to initiate the conversation.
For accessibile study materials email braille@sun.ac.za and for assistive technology email rlr@sun.ac.za
Contact information: wellbeingdisability@swansea.ac.uk
Student Support Services offers information about disabilities and long-term condictions, specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condiditions, mental health support, support for survivors of sexual violence, emotional support, crisis information, and the student mental health policy.
Swansea's wider support services webpage lists places and resources on campus which may be of help to disabled students.
Contact information: barrierefrei@tu-berlin.de
TU Berlin has resources for accessible library services and studying with disabilities and chronic illness. This resource is provided through the advising services and TU Berlin asks that students reach out via email so that they can support students' needs.
Contact information: inclusivos@unav.es
The Unit for the Care of People with Disabilities offers support in information, advice and guidance, equal opportunities, training and awareness raising, universal accessibility and a support-products program. Students must apply for support services.
The library also provides accessibility resources.
Contact information: direccion.igualdad@uhu.es
Huelva's Office of Attention to People with Disabilities is aimed at all membes of the University community who have a disability. Likewise, it is available to anyone who needs advice on procedures, resources, or answers to questions regarding any disability or related situation. Services include informing, guiding, advising and managing the rights and resources available to the university community with disabilties at the university, as well as making them available.
Contact information: cedat@upv.es
Students must contact the international office of their UPV host school/faculty at least 2 months before arrival. The staff will then contact the Unit of Support to Students with Disabilities and establish a link with the student. Documents will be required. Support is coordinatred by the CEDAT Foundation - Attention to Students with Disabilties Services.
Support for students with disabilities or special learning needs include voice recording/recognition technology, speed synthesis and spelling programs, sign langague interpreter, support during exams, campus accessibility for wheelchair users, and lecture halls with hearing loops.
Contact information: Commissioner for Students with Disabilities ulrich.eggert@verwaltung.uni-stuttgart.de
To start discussing support options, students must meet/correspond with the commissioner for students with disabilties or chronic illness or the counseling center to work on a plan.
After meeting with either the commissioner or the counseling center, students need to contact the head of the Examination Committee with information including the type of accommodation needed and medical certificates. It is important to start this process as quickly as possible.
Stuttgart's website contains steps for seeking accommodations, campus maps with wheelchair accessibility information and accessibility in buildings, information for support at the library with technical devices, information about relaxation rooms, and basic legal information.
Contact information:tilrettelegging@uib.no
Bergen's individual accommodations for students with special needs guides students how to apply for accommodations related to the study program or in connection with exams (with detailed information on the exam page about pollen allergies and acute illness).
Study program accommodations include leaves of absences, designated study spaces, rest and nursing rooms, dyslexia accommodations, public services outside of the university, personal study assistants, assistive devices, and an experience group for students with autism.
Exam accommodations include extended time, rest time, adapted exam rooms, ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks, possiblity to use your own equipment, sign language interpreters, changed assessment methods and access to digital aids.
The earlier you apply the better, ideally before September 1st for the fall and before February 1st for the spring.
Contact information:seraina.wepfer@unibe.ch
The Office of Equal Opportunities : Disability and Chronic Illness provides services for students with physical disabilities (e.g. sensory and mobility disabilities), mental disabilties (e.g. autism, depression, or anxiety disorder), partial functional disabilties (e.g. dyslexia, dysalculia, ADHD), or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis).
The Access Arranagements page explains the conditions needed to access arranagements, the procedure of applying, who to contact depending on the department and surname of the student, and examples of possible adaptations.
Contact information: sas@canterbury.ac.nz
The Disabled Students page at Canterbury details support services, student accessiblity service, key information (assistive technology, campus accessibility, library accessibility, mobility parking, raise a concern, harmful sexual behavior, and on-campus communities), and off-campus resources.
Students can talk to an Accessibility Advisor through the Student Accessibility Service.
Contact information:incomingmobility@adm.ku.dk
Exchange students have explicitly different supports from domestic students, so please navigate to section 08 "Exchange Students" of the Special Educational Support page.
Reach out as soon as possible, preferably before you apply to the university. Once students reach out, International Education will help them get in touch with the right people at the relevant faculty/facilities so that the student can receive the support they need.
Contact information:wellbeing@exeter.ac.uk
The Students with Disabilities page provides an overview of what supports are offered to students. Make sure you are referring to the site for your campus (Penryn or Truro).
Through the Wellbeing Services for study abroad and distance learners, students can schedule a "Single Advice Session".
Check out their mental health advice page.
Contact information:disabilityservice@universityofgalway.ie
Galway provides a website for incoming students with disabilities.
You should apply for Disability Support Services using the guideas soon as possible following accepting the offer to study at the university.
According to their website, most of the students who avail of reasonable accommodations have one or more of the following diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity), Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Blind / Vision Impaired, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Neurological Condition, Speech and Language Disability, Physical/Mobility Disability, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia / Dysgraphia, Mental Health Condition, Significant Ongoing Illness (SOI), Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD) - Dyslexia, Dyscalculia.
Support includes advice, support and advocacy, exam accommodations, learning/skills support, assistive technology, placement support and more.
Contact information:accueil-sah@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
The Students with a Disability page includes information about campus accessibility, how to apply for accomodations, professional integration accommodations and support available in everyday life (housing, transportation, scholarships).
Contact information:kentSSW@kent.ac.uk
The Disability Support page provides an overview of their services including funding, study plans, alternative formats and assistive technologies, autism mentoring, learning support assistants, exam arrangements, and parking arrangements.
Students need to reach out to the Student Support and Wellbeing team.
Kent also offers disability and neurodiversity support through events, inclusive learning plans, disabled students' allowance, access to content in alternative formats, self-help and software finders.
Contact information:disabilityservices@ul.ie
Students can apply for disability services after they have been accepted. Students should reach out early and Limerick will make all accommodations that it can. Students can also meet with Disability Services online before they arrive.
Limerick has a variety of accommodations including systems and software, disability services, assistive technology, and accessible campus toilets/changing places/parking.
Contact information: reach out to your Faculty Information Centre
The application for special examination arrangements is due September 1st for fall and February 1st for spring. Students must apply separately for exam arrangements and support throughout the semester. Services include extra time, extra time for rest or breastfeeding, assistive technology, assistive equipment, small examination room/private seating, reading and writing help, home exams up to 7 days, home exams beyond 7 days, and other exam forms (longer assignments, oral exams, practical/station exams).
The application for individual adaptation in everyday study is due at the same dates as above. Some adaptations include reserved study spaces, quiet rooms, communicating with lecturers about needs, mentorship programs, application for reduced program of studies, and leave of absence. Students will need to provide documentation.
Oslo also provides building accessiblity information.
Contact information:ohjausajanvaraus@oulu.fi
Oulu's Accessibility in Studies and Individual Studies page includes information for how students can apply for individual study arrangements and what to include in the email to schedule the appointment. The page also lists typical accommodations for reading and writing difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum, anxiety and depression, as well as accessibility maps.
Contact information:studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk
Plymouth provides additional support for students with an impairment, health condition or disability and a Disability Support page. They provide information about disclosing a disability and offer support in the form of appointments with advisors, advice on getting a medical diagnosis, guidance on disclosure or providing evidence, teaching, learning and assessment adjustments, additional financial support, administrative support, and more.
You can formally disclose an impairment, health condition or disability as soon as you make an application to study at the University of Plymouth.
Contact information:disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk
Students can let Disability and Dyslexia Support Services know at any point before arrival for their studies about their disability. If the disclosure was not included in their original application, students must email the above contact to disclose. Students will be asked to provide evidence.
Students can book an appointment online or in-person to discuss services.
Contact information: Phone +45-6550-1800
Call or email to make an appointment with Special Needs Support (SPS). SPS supports students who have a mental health diagnosis or neurological disorder, a physical disability, dyslexia, or dyscalculia.
Contact information:disabilitysupport@unisq.edu.au
The Accessibility Support at UniSQ page lists steps for registering for support: book an appointment, prepare required documentation, and complete the online registration form.
Support services include reasonable adjustment, examination adjustment, alternative formatting, assistive technology and equipment, and onsite access and parking.
They also provide academic study support through learning advisor appointments. The library has disability support services as well.
Contact information: sgw@utwente.nl
The page for Studying and Physical Limitation/Disability explains who students should reach out to and what support is available. Students are encouraged to speak to a study advisor.
They provide a step-by-step guide for applying for accommodations and an access point for support from study advisors, student counsellors, PhD counselors, students psychologists, career counselors, confidential advisors, ADHD consultation hours, autism consultation hours, social safety, and budget coaches.
Contact information:uniaccess@uwa.edu.au
UWA provides UniAccess for students to find information and book an online or in-person appointment. UniAccess includes information about exams and assessments, accessing course materials, assistive technology, physical access on campus, careers and support workers on campus, mentoring, career advice, scholarships, useful links, policies and legislation.
UWA can ensure course material is accessible, give advice on individual disability-related matters, facilitate physical access to and around campus, recommend and loan out assistive technology and software, liaise with relevant departments and faculties as required, make alternative arrangements for exams, match students with support assistants (e.g. note takers), and provide information and advice to prospective students and their families.
The library also has some information available and resources rooms for students.
Contact information: edi-team@uow.edu.au |Disability Inclusion Network uow-din@uow.edu.au
The Disability Inclusion Network aims to provide a platform for meaningful conversations about what access and inclusion look like at UoW, to share information, resources and events, and to act as an informal and community-based support for people with disability and their allies.
UoW has a disability and carers community, a disability action plan for 2024-2026, and policies and resources.
To make an access plan, refer to Student Accessibility.
Contact information: disability@westernsydney.edu.au
The Disability Service page includes information about getting help, academic reasonable adjustment plans, education to employment, student guides and resources, legislation and policies, service and facilities, staff resources, and placement reasonable adjustment plans.
As a first step, students should reach out to the campus disability provider via email.
Contact information:ablecenter@yonsei.ac.kr
The Office of International Affairs states, "Services for students are individually designed. It is based on the student's individual needs as identified by a Disability Specialist at OSD. Available services and programs can change/differ without notifications. Please contact the OSD via email beforehand for availability check."
To receive services as a study abroad student you must be officially registered. Study abroad students should contact the program coordinator at the International Education Center first.
Yonsei has a Support Center for Students with Disabilities where students can download forms for students with disabilties, student helper form, and staff forms (but you need a login for Yonsei to do so).