Izjednačavanje mogućnosti studenata s invaliditetom u visokom obrazovanju: iskustvo ureda za studente s invaliditetom sveučilišnog savjetovališnog centra

Abstract

Despite the adequate legal requirements, high school students with disabilities to a lesser extent decide to enroll to college. The reasons for this may be different: architectural barriers, their own attitudes and attitudes of others on the skills and abilities of people with disabilities, but often inadequate support systems in the context of higher education too. In order to assure the requirements for quality and equally accessible education and successful studying for current and prospective students with disabilities, University of Rijeka established Office for student with disabilities as a part of University Counseling Center which also has two more units: Psychological and Legal Counseling center. Office is designed for students with visual impairments and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, chronic illnesses, and other health conditions or disabilities that may affect the course of the study.Through its activities, the Office provides information, but also direct help and support to students in solving their specific problems. Also, Office provides information for teachers about how to adapt teaching and examination according to the needs of students with disabilities.