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Our studies – a success
Stenden finds it important that all its students are able to follow the educational programmes properly. To that end, adaptations have been realized or will be realized in all institutes. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to realize everything. Stenden does, however, pledge, to do its utmost to make your studies into a success.

Get in touch in time!
It is important that you let us know in time that you have a disability or impairment. You should do this before or at the beginning of your studies. If you do not report the fact that you have problems, we will not be able to help or support you.

By mutual agreement we will take the right measures and make the right provisions. That way you will have enough time and energy to enjoy student life.

Also, let us know if you encounter problems during your time here. Even if you do not need help or advice yet, or if you are used to taking care of things yourself. Daily practice has shown, as a matter of fact, that students because of a disability experience unnecessary problems in their studies. In many cases, this could have been prevented by implementing adaptations and provisions. It is also important that you tell us in time to qualify for special regulations.

Use the link to read how the reporting procedure works.

1. Functional impairment

The term functional impairment is used as a generic term for various widely different groups of impairments. - Mobility impairment: walking, sitting, changing position, balance, etc.
Impairment in arm and hand functions: none or little strength, pain, RSI, etc.
Impairment in stamina: lack of energy, easily tired, pain, etc.
Visual impairment
Auditory impairment
Psychological impairment: depression, contact problems, problems working with others, planning and organising, serious forms of stress, fears, etc. Reading impairment: dyslexia, dyscalculia
Memory impairment and concentration: information processing
Speech impediment.

2. Impediments to studying
These impediments are those that you experience as a student due to a disability making it more difficult to study, for instance, problems with studying the materials, taking notes in lectures, taking part in groups, etc. Also, issues such as the accessibility of the car park, the corridors, toilets, the canteen, etc. must be taken into consideration.

When looking for suitable solutions our point of departure is not the impairment as such but the obstacle it creates. The starting-point is the problem you experience in studying. On the Study & Disability site you can find a lot of information. Go to the page ' study tips '. Here you may find possible solutions for (study) problems by clicking on a combination of your impairment and a certain study activity. Another site is 'Diagnose ABC' . Here you will find general information on impairments (disabilities and chronic illnesses) and their possible consequences in education. From here you can click to ' study tips '.

3. Diagnosis ABC
If you are looking for information on a specific impairment or diagnosis and the possible consequences then you should surf to the Diagnose ABC of the national Expertise centre Disability & Study Here you will find a lot of information on ADHD, dyslexia whiplash, and a lot more.