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)
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Methodology
Services
University Online
Disability Unit
University Services
Residence Halls
Buildings
Accessible buildings
Accessible by means of transport
Accessible parking places
Classrooms
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Data Analysis
From 02/03/2014 to 22/05/2014 we have reached
169 submissions of Services and 549 submissions of University
buildings!
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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
Country Universities Participating
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
Country Universities Participating
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
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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
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University Online
66%
34%
Accessible Websites (168 answers)
AccessibleNot accessible
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University Online
26%
53%
21%
Website’s level of Accessibility (86 answers)
AAAAAA
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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
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Disability Unit
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Disability Unit
67%
33%
Is there a Disability Unit in your University?(169 answers)
YesNo
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Disability Unit
95%
5%
Does the Disability Unit have a website? (110 answers)
YesNo
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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
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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
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University Services
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University Services
72%
28%
Welcome Services(168 answers)
Universities providing welcome servicesUniversities providing specific welcome ser-vices for students with disabilities
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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
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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
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University Services
51%49%
Does the University have a Medical Unit? (166 answers)
ProvidedNot provided
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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)
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Residence Halls
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Residence Halls
70%
30%
Accessible Residence Halls (169 answers)
AccessibleInaccessible
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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
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Buildings
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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
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Buildings
Series1
61% 62% 63%
62%
63%
Is the building accessible for wheelchair users? (549 answers)
Accessible bathrooms Spacious elevators
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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
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Buildings
85%
15%
Is the building accessible by means of transport? (549 answers)
AccessibleNot accessible
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Buildings
70%
30%
Are there accessible parking places? (549 answers)
ProvidedNot provided
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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
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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!
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!!
Vasiliki Meletaki, Communication Manager of International ExchangeAbility Team Coordinators
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