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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
ZANDPOORTVEST 13
2800 MECHELEN
Belgium
51.0235583, 4.4880103
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?
Thomas More wants to offer students with a disability all opportunities to fully participate in education and student life. We choose as much as possible for an inclusive approach. We try to organise the education so that you need a minimum of exceptions. However, that is not always possible. That is why you can also apply for facilities.
Applying for facilities
1. You complete the online application form
Fill in your application form as soon as possible. Keep in mind that we need up to 4 weeks to process your application.
2. The care coordinator will contact you to discuss the file
Every application is viewed to measure. Some course programmes need more adjustments than others. Therefore: discuss which facilities are suitable for you with your care coordinator.
3. The programme manager decides on the allocation of the facilities
The care coordinator offers advice about the facilities you need. Based on this, it may be decided -in consultation with your programme manager- to allocate your facilities. The care coordinator will inform you about the duration of these facilities: they may be either permanent or for one academic year.
Reasonable adjustment
Thomas More offers students with disabilities a variety of tools. Depending on your personal question and needs, you can make use of this. The care coordinator will inform you about this and help you with the application. Here’s a selection from the range of tools:
- Reading software
- Scanmarker
- Smartpen
- Training related aids for nursing students
- Notes from fellow students
If you want to use one of these tools or you are looking for a solution tailored to your disability, please contact your care coordinator.
Necessary documents to provide
If you have any documents, certificates, ... concerning your impairment, take them with you to the first appointment or send them by mail to your disability officer.
What can students expect?
Thomas More wants to offer students with a disability all opportunities to fully participate in education and student life. We choose as much as possible for an inclusive approach. We try to organise the education so that you need a minimum of exceptions. However, that is not always possible. That is why you can also apply for facilities. We work demand-driven and provide reasonable adjustments.
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
Contact Thomas More to talk about which services and assistance you need; each case will be handled individually.
All adjustments are discussable we work demand-driven and make a needs assessment to see what every student need in that specific situation. For instance on fieldwork placement.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
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?
You sent a mail to the disability officer to make an appointment and full in the Epos - papers.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
It depend on the question. Everything can be asked.