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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
LANGE NIEUWSTRAAT 101
2000 ANTWERPEN
Belgium
51.2196237, 4.4121547
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten (will be translated in the future)
In the meantime:
- Step 1: Contact the student counsellor of the programme you will enroll and make an appointment with him/her for an intake. Don't know who your student counsellor will be? Consult the student portal Digitap if you are enrolled, if not yet enrolled then contact Student Counsellors ([email protected]) or ask the international officer (https://www.ap.be/en/international/contact).
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Step 2: It’s required to confirm your disability by adding documentation that confirms your disability (e.g. a document from your doctor, psychiatrist, a document from your higher education institution in your home country stating the reasonable adjustments you used there…).You send the documentation to the student counsellor - see https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten#attesten
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Step 3: During the intake/your appointment the student counsellor will assess the impact of your disability on education activities and examinations. We will discuss reasonable/individual adjustments to compensate for these barriers.
These adjustments can concern education activities during the semester as well as examinations. Reasonable adjustments strive to create a balance between the (dis)abilities of a student, the demands of an education program and the capacity of this program to meet the adjustments. At the end, you request the necessary individual adjustments.
- Step 4: The admission committee decides on your request and informs you.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the student counsellor.
Necessary documents to provide
https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten (will be translated in the future)
In the meantime:
It’s required to confirm your disability by adding documentation that confirms your disability (e.g. a document from your doctor, psychiatrist, a document from your higher education institution stating the reasonable adjustments you used there…): https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten#attesten
What can students expect?
https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten (will be translated in the future)
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to oral and written exams
- May bring a personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more preparation time before the oral exam
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
The available adjustments depend on the specific department and your needs.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
There is list with medical doctors in the local area: https://www.auha.be/studentenarts-net/
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
If you are an Erasmus student, contact: [email protected].
Other students, see the website: https://www.ap.be/bijzondere-statuten (will be translated in the future)
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
It will have to be discussed on individual level.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
More information: https://www.ap.be/en/international/welcome-week