Representative on matters relating to university staff with disabilities
Inclusion is a shared responsibility: everyone belongs – regardless of whether they have a disability or not. The focus is on the equal participation of all people. This commitment is also enshrined in law and applies to the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Particular emphasis is placed on the participation of people with disabilities, impairments, chronic illnesses or mental health conditions.
The Officer for the Interests of People with Disabilities offers confidential advice to members of the university community with a disability or chronic illness.
Their duties are set out in Section 78 of the BbgHG and include, in particular:
- assisting with the organisation of examination, study and teaching conditions
- providing advice on preparing for studies or a career
- assisting with the implementation of technical and structural measures to ensure accessibility.
The duties under Section 20 of the BTU Rules of Procedure (GO BTU) also include:
- assisting in the organisation of working conditions for people with disabilities
- providing the BTU with opinions on all matters affecting people with disabilities and their representatives
The representative is actively involved in networking and collaborates with the representative for employees with severe disabilities. In practical terms, the work involves:
- providing support and advice on measures for compensation for disadvantages
- providing support and advice to students and university staff regarding options for ensuring accessibility in their studies and work
- Involvement in the further development of study conditions
- Advice during the application process for a degree programme at the BTU and for future employment
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gerd Kaufmann.