TUW barrier-free

Source: https://www.tuwien.at/en/tu-wien/a-university-for-all/tuw-barrier-free Parent: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/bachelors-programmes/admission-with-an-international-school-leaving-certificate

Barrier-free studying, teaching and working at TU Wien

The Disability Officer and the Disabilities Representative at TU Wien work together according to the principles of self-determined and equal access for people with disabilities to all areas of life. Our understanding of disability, as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, is one that arises from the interaction between people with disabilities and attitudinal and conditional barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in society.

Disability Officer

Since 1996, TU Wien has provided a point of contact, for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses or those who are impaired in their studies in another way. Lots of activities have been and are being implemented to allow students at TU Wien equal access to studies. Students with disabilities have to meet the same prerequisites as all other TU students. However, when they encounter barriers as a result of their disability, we try to counterbalance this with our advice and support so that they can overcome these barriers.

Target groups

Students with a disability, students with a chronic or mental illness
Interested students with a disability, interested students with a chronic or mental illness
All people who are impaired in their studies in any way
Teachers who encounter students with disabilities or chronic illnesses during their teaching or who are interested in barrier-free teaching
Students from all fields of study who deal with the subject of accessibility and disability in their studies or who are interested in this subject
All employees who deal with the subject of accessibility and disability in their role at TU Wien or who are interested in this subject
If you are not sure whether you belong to our target groups or whether you’ve come to the right place, don’t be shy – get in touch with us! We will help you to find the right contact person

Further information on barrier-free studying is available from Student Support under Services for Students

Disabilities Representative

The Disabilities Representative is your contact person for all concerns and needs of employees with disabilities. They advocate for their economic, social, health, and cultural interests.

Responsibilities of the Disability Representative

Raising awareness: Informing employees about the needs of colleagues with disabilities
Proposing: Making suggestions regarding employment, training, and continuing education
Monitoring: Monitoring compliance with the Disabled Persons Employment Act
Reporting: Reporting any identified deficiencies to the Works Council and the Rector or the member of the Rectorate responsible for employee protection

Right to Participate in the Works Council

The disability representative has the right to participate in all works council meetings in an advisory capacity. The works council is obligated to invite the disability representative to the meetings at the same time as the works council members.

Rectorate's Duty to Provide Information

The Rectorate of TU Wien is obligated to inform and being consulted by the Disabilities Representative on all matters relating to employees with disabilities.

Obligation under the UN Convention

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities imposes an obligation to ensure that all people with disabilities or chronic illnesses have the opportunity to develop in their field of profession.

This also entails the right to support measures to compensate for disadvantages and the removal of barriers in buildings or information and communication technologies.

My vision fuTUre fit: At TU Wien, the inclusion of employees with disabilities or chronic illnesses is a sustainable practice in all areas.

All contacts will be treated confidentially.