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?

The UOC has agreements with institutions to provide guidance for students with disabilities and help you enter the job market. They include:

• Randstad Foundation - Infopoint service: The Randstad Foundation - UOC Chair in Disability, Employment and Social Innovation offers students and graduates with certified disability levels of 33% or more a comprehensive online career guidance service. Through Infopoint, staff at the Randstad Foundation will give you advice to help you improve your employability, develop your career and find job opportunities.
• Inserta Empleo - ONCE Foundation: This institution has expertise in recruiting professionals with disabilities, and offers career guidance, general and profession-focused training, and job-finding services for people with certified disability levels of 33% or more. They can provide you with help ranging from the basic first steps in applying for your disability certificate, to support in defining your professional project to obtain the job that best suits you. And if you are an entrepreneur, they can provide advice, training and technical assistance to help you get your business up and running.

Contact us by emailing orienta@uoc.edu and we will help you with access to these services.

You can also contact the Prevent Foundation directly for career guidance, or the Universia Foundation to take advantage of its free careers recruitment consultancy service, which is geared towards people with disabilities, or to receive career advice.

Find out all about what the UOC offers people with disabilities