• extra exam time
• exam papers in larger font size
• exams can be done in a separate room at the faculty
• use of a computer/laptop for exams
• alternative exam forms, such as verbal instead of written exams

• adaptations to teaching material offered: course books, readers and additional teaching material supplied during the tutorial group/lecture can be obtained in an adapted form (A3 instead of A4).
• reduced course load for first-year students (prior to receiving a Binding Study Advice) 
• customized classroom for hearing-impaired students

Please note: in case you need other facilities than the ones mentioned above, we recommend that you first contact the UCM student counselors to discuss the possibilities. The student counselors can then consult with the Board of Examiners to discuss if and what alternative forms of support could be available in your situation.

While we strive to accommodate all students' needs, there may be instances where specific compulsory elements within a curriculum, such as laboratory skills, present challenges for adaptation. We are committed to exploring alternative solutions and support measures wherever feasible to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all students. If you have concerns or require further assistance regarding specific curriculum requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out to your student counselor.

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Universiteitssingel 60
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6229 ER Maastricht

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Maastricht University
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Institute for Education / International Relations Office
PO Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands

Resi Schenk
+31 43 388 3487
resi.schenk@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Sabine Vanhouwe
+31 43 388 2032
sjmj.vanhouwe@maastrichtuniversity.nl

International Relations Office & Internship Office Privacy Statement
Your privacy is important to Maastricht University (UM) and UM therefore treats your data with care. UM is the controller of your personal data.

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Maastricht University
Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
International Relations Office
Postbox 616
6200 MD Maastricht

Overview facilities per faculty
Applying for support for studying with a disability 
​Regelhulp, a guide (in Dutch) from the government for everybody who needs care and support   
Support for living with a disability in South Limburg  
UnliMited network

What is ADD/ADHD? 

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can cause, difficulty concentrating and being easily distracted (attention problems), making ill-considered decisions and acting too quickly (impulsivity), among other things. Global characteristics of ADHD include hyperactivity and impulsivity and/or problems with attention. 

When you are studying at university, you may have a lot to deal with: a different environment, many new people and high expectations. As a result, you may face different obstacles than before. 

Examples include: 

• difficulty completing things 
• difficulty meeting deadlines 
• procrastination 
• difficulty concentrating 
• difficulty with information processing, planning and organising 
• becoming easily distracted 
• being more easily overstimulated and having a full head 
• having too much or too little energy 

Every student experiences different obstacles during their studies and in daily life. 

Tips for studying with ADD/ADHD 

• Ask if someone can help you with study planning. 
• Provide structure/a set rhythm. 
• Break down tasks into clear, smaller steps. 
• Study together with someone else. This person may be able to help you keep an overview. You can also discuss the study material together. 
• Find a quiet place to study without too many distractions. You can also use earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones. This can help keep your focus. 
• Investigate what causes brain fog, or makes your head feel so ‘full’. What do you do in a week and which activities cost you a lot of energy? What can you change to avoid structurally overstepping your boundaries? 
• Find an outlet to process stimuli. This could be a sport, for example, or a creative hobby. 
• Use text-to-speech/read-aloud software. Taking in information in a different way (while listening) can improve your concentration. This software is available from Disability Support. 
• You can visit the ADHD Café Maastricht. There young people and adults with ADD/ADHD meet in an accessible way to exchange experiences. 
• At Disability Support you can request facilities such as extra exam time or a smaller exam room. In addition, your study advisor can help with study-related questions and making a study plan. 

  Read more about ADD/ADHD from HBO/WO Toegankelijk 

With an auditory disability, hearing is limited to some extent. Hearing impairment (reduced hearing in one or both ears) and deafness (complete hearing loss in both ears) are auditory disabilities. Some people with an auditory disability can perceive sound, but they do not always hear or understand everything. This can cause problems, especially when there is a lot of background noise. People who use hearing aids fall into this category.

• Don’t hesitate to ask lecturers and others to speak clearly and calmly.
• If lecturers use a microphone, you can use the induction loop. Please note: these are not present in all lecture rooms.
• If necessary, request written notes before the oral presentations.

Read more

H-jong, an organisation for deaf young people
 Gehandicaptensport Nederland - Hearing impairment
 Stichting Hoormij NVVS

With autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processing of information in your brain is different than in someone without this disorder. ASD is different for every person. As a student with a form of autism, you generally need clarity and structure. And you may become overstimulated more quickly or have difficulty properly assessing social situations. This may affect your studies or internship.

• In group work, clearly indicate what could help you, for example, to have a fixed task and clarity.
• Ask the students you work with to confirm appointments and assignments by email so you can keep an overview.
• Try to develop a study routine and adopt a fixed rhythm.
• Look at what is important and make a priority list.
• Make a year, week and day planning.
• You may quickly become overstimulated.
• Read tips for dealing with executive dysfunction (in Dutch).

Read more

Training course time management and study skills via the UM Psychologists
Service Desk Autism (in Dutch)
 Jados Maastricht (in Dutch)

With a visual disability, vision is limited to some extent. This varies from reduced vision in one or both eyes (visual impairment) to substantial irreversible vision loss in both eyes (blindness).

• Ask your lecturers if they have the teaching material in the form you prefer, for example digitally, printed in a large font or as spoken text. Sometimes presentations are also available digitally.
• Request books, articles, journals and course booklets as far in advance as possible. Then they can be converted into another form.

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Stichting passend lezen / appropriate reading (in Dutch)

Dyslexia is a congenital and hereditary learning disorder with a neurological basis, where the core of the problems lies in reading and spelling words fluently.

• Request facilities from Disability Support, such as extra exam time, smaller exam room, written exams on A3 paper, a larger font for exams, or ReadSpeaker TextAid (dyslexia software with a reading function).
• Ask lecturers to use clearly readable and digitally accessible teaching materials with sufficient contrast, large letters, little text per page and a clear layout. 

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Stichting passend lezen / appropriate reading (in Dutch)

With a speech disability, it is difficult to produce speech that is recognised by others or by speech recognition software. Reduced clarity or low volume of a person’s voice can make them difficult to understand.

• Indicate clearly during lectures and in study groups that your speech is difficult to understand. Then lecturers and your fellow students can take this into account.

• For oral exams, ask for a written alternative or extra exam time.

   

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Nederlandse federatie stotteren (Dutch Federation of Stutterers)

Limited arm and/or hand function can occur with neurological disorders, muscle diseases or trauma and can lead to problems during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) or participation.

• Contact Disability Support to discuss which facilities are suitable.

• Ask your fellow students if they would like to share their notes with you.

   

When someone has a physical (or motor) disability, the ability to move is limited. This diverse group of disabilities includes people with involuntary movements (spasms or tremors), coordination problems, paralysis, arthritis and people missing limbs.

• Ask the lecturer for split assignments if it is too much of a burden.

• In some buildings, there is a resting room that you can make use of.

   

   

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 Examples of physical or motor disabilities (in Dutch)

If a psychological condition is an obstacle to you during your studies, you can request services or facilities via Disability Support. Psychological conditions vary and could include anxiety disorders, (long-term) depression, PTSD or bipolar disorder.

• Make use of the free services of a UM Psychologist.
• In many cases, it helps to talk with people about the things that concern you. 
• Make sure you have someone to fall back on when times are tough.

Read more

 UM Psychologist
Fonds psychische gezondheid [Mental health fund] (in Dutch) 
Lucertis - Ambulant Maastricht (in Dutch)
 113 zelfmoord preventive (suicide prevention)

• Extension of the exam time
• Exam papers in larger font size
• Exam can be done in a separate room at the faculty
• Use of a computer/laptop to do the exam

Educational facilities

• Extention of deadline for papers/essays/assignments
• Modified course material: readers digitally available