Our educational model already offers high rates of equal opportunities in access to education, but we also strive to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Different parts of the Virtual Campus have been designed to meet international accessibility guidelines adapting the web content to people with disabilities and making it easier for you to find your way around. In the Accessibility section, you can find out about how we comply with the W3C consortium's WAI AA standards (www.w3c.org/wai).

At the UOC, you're supported by your tutor, who can explain the best way for you to study. We also offer various ways to adapt the teaching to your specific needs. Each case is assessed individually, but here are some examples of the adaptations we can provide:

• You can ask for more personalized help and support, e.g. adapting the pace of work or if you have difficulty meeting the deadline for handing in an activity.
• The course materials are available in various formats to make them as accessible as possible; for example, in cases involving hearing or visual impairments, the learning resources can be adapted to meet your needs.

You can apply for these adaptations once you've enrolled at Procedures / Other procedures / Teaching adaptations for people with special educational needs.

If you have any special needs that require adaptations of the final assessment tests, you can request these adaptations from Procedures / Assessment and final tests / Adaptations to final tests for special needs.

Likewise, if you attend an on-site event, such as the graduation ceremony or activities at the UOC centres, you can request a reserved parking space, sign language interpreters, ramps and reserved entry, among other things, when you register.

What specific discounts are you eligible for?

If you're a student on an official programme and have a disability level of 33% or more, you're entitled to discounts on enrolment and certain procedures. Furthermore, 5% of places on bachelor's and university master's degrees are reserved for students in your situation.

You can find more information about the discounts at Procedures / Discounts / People with disabilities and victims of terrorism or violence against women.

How can we help you with internships and career guidance?

We offer an individual and personalized careers guidance service for people with disabilities, to help you look for employment opportunities and to improve your career development.

We can help you by…

• Designing a personalized learning plan to spark your career.
• Reinforcing your competencies and skills, highlighting your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
• Sharing knowledge of the job market in your sector and identifying opportunities.

This is an online service provided exclusively for UOC students and graduates. You can access it in the Appointments section of the UOC Career Center.

Find out all about what the UOC offers people with disabilities