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Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Our goal is to map all the Higher Education Institutions of the European Higher Education Area (around 5.000 HEIs)Our first target were the HEIs with a local ESN section (452 local sections in 37 countries)Second target are the IROs and Disability Offices from all the Universities in Europe (without ESN section)


Methodology

Services

University Online

Disability Unit

University Services

Residence Halls

Buildings

Accessible buildings

Accessible by means of transport

Accessible parking places

Classrooms


Data Analysis

From 02/03/2014 to 22/05/2014 we have reached

169 submissions of Services and 549 submissions of University

buildings!


Country Universities Participating

Buildings

Poland 18 55Italy 15 39

Lithuania 11 17Spain 11 62

Estonia 10 12Germany 9 29Greece 9 13France 8 46

Georgia 7 30Austria 7 18Ireland 7 6

Belgium 6 8UK 6 6


Buildings

Croatia 5 72

Norway 5 6

Slovakia 4 42

Turkey 4 8

Finland 4 6

Czech Republic 4 4

Iceland 3 4

Sweden 3 4

Bulgaria 3 3

Serbia 2 33

Latvia 2 11

Netherlands 2 3

Portugal 1 2

Macedonia 1 1

Switzerland 1 1

Denmark 1 0


Buildings

Hungary 0 3

Cyprus 0 3

Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 0

Estonia 0 0

Georgia 0 0

Luxembourg 0 0

Malta 0 0

Romania 0 0

Slovenia 0 0

University Online


University Online

Website Accessibility• Specific signs can be found at the bottom of each website

that are proof and certification of its accessibility

Example:

There are three levels concerning the standard of web content accessibility (A/AA/AAA)Other signs for an accessible website are:• Screen reader• Subtitles or video text explanation


University Online

66%

34%

Accessible Websites (168 answers)

AccessibleNot accessible


University Online

26%

53%

21%

Website’s level of Accessibility (86 answers)

AAAAAA


University Online

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%81%

75% 72%

51%

36% 34%

9%

Type of online services (140 answers)

Registration to courses EnrolmentRequest for administrative documents Scanned Course NotesOnline Courses Course notes in text/audio formatOther


Disability Unit


Disability Unit

67%

33%

Is there a Disability Unit in your University?(169 answers)

YesNo


Disability Unit

95%

5%

Does the Disability Unit have a website? (110 answers)

YesNo


Disability Unit

Series1

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%

14.66%

7%

82%

73%

29%

67%

How can someone apply for the services provided by the Disability Unit?

(116 answers)

Via internet By administrative inscription Phone CallBy going to the office Video relay service Other


Disability Unit

Series1

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

39%25%

48%56%

51%51%

54%77%77%

Special material provided (84 answers)

Software Computers Audio books Books in braille

Braille Printer Printers Accessible notes Information and tracking material (audio map)

Other


University Services


University Services

72%

28%

Welcome Services(168 answers)

Universities providing welcome servicesUniversities providing specific welcome ser-vices for students with disabilities


University Services

Se-ries

1

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

36%

51%

60%

50%

32%

University Assistance (84 answers)

other transport voluntary helpertrained assistant photocopy advantages


University Services

Some of the best practices for students with disabilities:• Additional Scholarship/Reduction of the tuition fee• Learning support (e.g. Sign language interpreters)

• Counseling, psychological support• Exam support (e.g. individual exam day, material, exam secretaries

and private examination)

• Domestic help• Contracted Personal Assistants• Parking for people with disabilities


University Services

51%49%

Does the University have a Medical Unit? (166 answers)

ProvidedNot provided


University Services

Socialising:• Leisure and sports activities organised by the

University (e.g. Disability Week)

• Activities by Student Associations and Clubs• Activities and cooperation with other HEIs and

organisations• Accessible social places (cafeterias, common spaces)


Residence Halls


Residence Halls

70%

30%

Accessible Residence Halls (169 answers)

AccessibleInaccessible


Residence Halls

Only 50 of them provide services for students with disabilities (8 of them with a fee)

Some good practices:• Accessible buildings• Guidance, support• Volunteer students or on-call trained assistants• Cooperation with organisations for people with

disabilities


Buildings


Buildings

The “Building” part of the questionnaire can be submitted more than once. Some good examples of ESN sections mapping University Buildings are:• ESN Zagreb (Croatia): 36• ESN Tbilisi ISU (Georgia): 30• ESN BelUPgrade (Serbia): 23• ESN InsiDijon (France): 21• ESN Osijek (Croatia): 21• ESN Málaga (Spain): 20


Buildings

Series1

61% 62% 63%

62%

63%

Is the building accessible for wheelchair users? (549 answers)

Accessible bathrooms Spacious elevators


Buildings

Series1

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

46%

21%

22%

Is the building accessible for students with visual impairment? (549 answers)

Facilities for assistance animalElevators with voice announcement on the floor levelsElevators with buttons in high relief or Braille


Buildings

85%

15%

Is the building accessible by means of transport? (549 answers)

AccessibleNot accessible


Buildings

70%

30%

Are there accessible parking places? (549 answers)

ProvidedNot provided


Buildings

Se-ries

1

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

34%

45%

54%

Material available in classrooms (549 answers)

Video Conference Microphones Help Desk


Conclusion

The general conclusion is that the European Higher Education Area is not fully accessibleThey focus mostly on physical disability and not on sensory (visual/hearing impairment) or cognitive disabilities (i.e. autism)The questionnaire is still out• ESN sections and HEIs are highly encouraged to

continue the mapping process

There is a lot of work still to be done!


THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!!

Vasiliki Meletaki, Communication Manager of International ExchangeAbility Team Coordinators

[email protected]


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