Inclusion
The University of Freiburg is committed to the guidelines of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We understand inclusion as continuous work towards a normality in which there is no negative or stigmatising perception of disability, illness or limitation. Instead, all people at our university, with their different needs, experiences and approaches, are recognised as an enrichment. We see added value and opportunities in diversity. This ‘’social participation for all’ represents a shared responsibility that – not only, but also at the University of Freiburg – must be systematically anchored institutionally in all processes and structures.’ (Inclusion agreement, draft May 2024).
Please contact us so that the University of Freiburg can respond to your needs and develop into an inclusive university.
Topics of the SBV
Areas of responsibility
Advice and support regarding:
- Promoting the integration of severely disabled persons and their equals at the university
- Representation of the interests of severely disabled people at the university
- Support with workplace design
- Participation in the BEM procedure (company integration management)
- Establishment of workplaces suitable for people with disabilities
- Participation in staff council meetings
- Support with application and appointment procedures
- Active participation for a barrier-free university
- Active participation in the implementation of the university’s Inclusion Agreement and Inclusion Action Plan
- Initial application or amendment application (in the event of aggravation) for the severely disabled person’s pass
- Application for equal treatment
- On severe disability in general and any problems at the workplace
- Partial retirement, rehab, early retirement, etc.
Inclusion Officer
Inclusion Officer Tasks
The Inclusion Officer is a person appointed by the employer university in accordance with the legal mandate (Section 181 SGB IX) who supports the administration in fulfilling its legal obligations with regard to the integration of severely disabled employees and acts as a deputy. He or she not only implements the employer’s instructions, but also acts as a contact person for the representative body for severely disabled employees, with whom close cooperation is maintained. In the meetings of severely disabled people, the inclusion officer reports to the UFR as a representative of the employer on all matters relating to the integration and promotion of severely disabled people.
Representative for Students with Disabilities
Studying with a disability or chronic illness
The University of Freiburg aims to enable its students with disabilities/chronic illnesses to participate in student life as equally and independently as possible.
The representative for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses provides confidential advice on individual support options, offers support or mediates in cases of conflict.
Subject Areas
- Difficulties in studying due to illness and impairment
- Support in the event of acute illness
- Compensation for disadvantages in examinations
- Barrier-free studying and living
- Semester of leave due to illness
- Study assistance
- Hardship applications
- Financial aid, exemption from tuition fees
- Further study-related support services, such as self-help