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Lecture by Prof. Dr. Ralf Stoecker: Diversity at eye level - On the importance of human dignity for our understanding of inclusion, diversity and participation

Published on 18. April 2024

As part of the ZAB Accessibility Forum, Ralf Stoecker, Senior Professor of Philosophy in Bielefeld, will be giving a lecture on "Diversity at eye level - On the importance of human dignity for our understanding of inclusion, diversity and participation". Since 2008 at the latest, when the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into force, it should be clear that everyone has the right to live in an inclusive and diverse society in which they can actively participate.

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Not invisible on World Autism Awareness Day

Published on 2. April 2024
In 2007, the United Nations designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day to affirm and promote the full realisation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Under this year's motto "not invisible", we would like to draw attention to the more than 800,000 autistic people living in Germany alone.[Weiterlesen]
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4th ZAB Forum now on YouTube

Published on 21. March 2024
At the last ZAB Forum Barrierefrei, Bielefeld professors Tanja Sappok, Sabine Steinke, Lara Keuck and Christian Brandt discussed the "Changeability and effectiveness of medical diagnoses" together with moderator Ninia LaGrande (in German language).[Weiterlesen]
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In the shadow of gender equality: women with disabilities on International Women's Day

Published on 8. March 2024
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we are taking a special look at the situation of women with disabilities - a group whose concerns are still too often ignored despite significant progress in gender equality. Almost one in five women worldwide is affected by a disability. In Germany, 12.3% of the female population was officially recognized as disabled in 2021. These figures do not reflect the full reality, as women who are chronically ill without an officially recognized degree of disability, for example, are not taken into account.
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Rare are many - International Rare Disease Day

Published on 29. February 2024
300 million people worldwide are affected by a rare disease. That's 1 in 20, so rare is not rare! This year is a very special Rare Disease Day, because today is the rarest International Rare Disease Day.
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New competence center to promote digital accessibility at universities

Published on 26. February 2024
Universities play a decisive role in the digital transformation of our society. In order to live up to this responsibility and ensure equal participation for all students and employees, the new Competence Center for Barrier-Free Digital University Administration.NRW of the Disabled Persons' Representation / ZAB - Zentrale Anlaufstelle Barrierefrei will sustainably promote digital accessibility at universities in North Rhine-Westphalia.[Weiterlesen]
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Postcards with a message: raising awareness of accessibility

Published on 18. January 2024
The ZAB - Accessability Services are launching a distribution campaign of free postcards that are not only visually appealing, but also creatively address the topics of disability, equality for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and accessibility.[Weiterlesen]
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Interdisciplinary panel discussion at the ZAB Forum Barrier-free

Published on 12. December 2023
On November 28, 2023, the ZAB welcomed six guests to the Forum Barrierefrei: Professors Lara Keuck, Tanja Sappok, Christian Brandt and Sabine Steinke discussed the highly topical subject of "Changeability and effectiveness of medical diagnoses" with moderator Ninia LaGrande and the audience. The event was introduced by Prof. Dr. med. Hornberg, Dean of the OWL Faculty of Medicine. The event was introduced by Prof. Dr. med. Hornberg, Dean of the OWL Faculty of Medicine.
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Symposium "Studying with mental illness: Current findings and need for action on the way to an inclusive university"

Published on 16. November 2023
Mental illness is by far the most common form of impairment among students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. At Bielefeld University, almost 60% of students with a disability or chronic illness state that they are affected by a mental illness. Mental illness has a particularly detrimental effect on studies. Almost 84% of affected students report that their illness affects their studies to a moderate to very high degree.[Weiterlesen]
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Interdisciplinary panel discussion on the changeability and effectiveness of medical diagnoses

Published on 9. November 2023

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 16:15 to 17:45 in room X-E0-001 and via livestream.

At the next ZAB Forum Barrierefrei, four professors from the fields of medicine and philosophy from Bielefeld University will be guests: Together with moderator Ninia LaGrande, Tanja Sappok, Sabine Steinke, Lara Keuck and Christian Brandt will discuss the changeability and effectiveness of medical diagnostics. Prof. Dr. Claudia Hornberg, Dean of the OWL Faculty of Medicine, will deliver the welcome address.

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Applying for a job with a disability, chronic or mental illness - Online lecture in cooperation with ZAV

Published on 2. November 2023

You are applying for a job and wonder whether you should or even have to disclose your disability or chronic illness in the application process?

Finding an individually suitable strategy to disclose or not disclose your disability or illness in the application process depends on various considerations. With our series of lectures, we would like to support you in collecting arguments for a clear handling of your own disability or chronic illness in the employment environment and to initiate opportunities for self-reflection.

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Theresia Degener speaks at the ZAB Forum Accessibility

Published on 5. October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 from 6 to 7.30 pm in room X-E0-002 and via livestream

Soon it will be time and our event "ZAB-Forum Barrierefrei" will take place for the 3rd time. This time Prof. Dr. Theresia Degener will visit us with her current research topic "The Human Rights Model of Disability in Times of Crisis": The Human Rights Model of Disability stems from[Weiterlesen]
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On the occasion of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Day on 30.09.

Published on 28. September 2023

Aoubt 4% of stundets in Germany rea affteced by dyexlsia ro dyiscualcla. Hwo do these stundets cope with het chagenlles they face duirng their stdiues? Hwo nac tehaecrs support these stnetuds?

Dyexslia dna dylcaulcsia ear neurcolgoial fuoncintal disoderrs that afefct phioologncal aweeanrss nad auido-siuval peretipcon no eth eno hand nad the pepcteiron, straoge nad rerctuipdoon fo basic arteimthic prssecoes no eth otehr. rFo stedunts with dysiexla, among other diftifileucs, redaing acadmeic texts is deadminng.

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2nd ZAB - Forum Accessibility: Gaming with the head - Inclusive gaming

Published on 22. June 2023
Gruppenbild acht menschen Monday, July 3, 2023, 2 p.m., Room X-E0-002 (X-Building).

This time's guest is Dennis, known on Twitch as WheelyWorld. The avid gamer is paraplegic from the neck down and will introduce us to how he uses the QuadStick to play computer games as an "Ambassador for Gaming without Borders". He will report which added value computer games can have and where inclusion can be found in this area. Afterwards there will be the opportunity to play with and against Dennis![Weiterlesen]
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New training series on accessibility

Published on 17. May 2023
The new ZAB training series with four events on the topic of accessibility for staff will start soon. The events cover various aspects, from the basics of disability to practical exercises on creating accessible materials and websites in the Roxen CMS. Accessibility is a key issue in our society and has a direct impact on access and participation for people with different disabilities. With these training courses, we would like to support employees of Bielefeld University in making their work even more inclusive and promoting equal opportunities for all.

This series of events replaces and expands the previous training on the basics of digital accessibility. 

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