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Material Adaptation

What does the adaptation of educational materials involve?

The service involves adapting educational materials into formats accessible for individuals with sensory disabilities. Possible forms of adaptation include:

  • Electronic versions compliant with WCAG standards (for individuals with visual impairments),
  • Printed materials in enlarged font
  • Materials in Braille
  • Tactile graphics and tactile maps
  • Audio recordings
  • Subtitles and transcripts for video and audio materials

The adaptation can be one-time or cyclical (for the semester period).

Service Usage Rules

Important Dates

  • Current educational materials – submission at least 3 business days before classes.
  • Literature – submission at least 1 month in advance.
  • Multimedia materials – a single video or audio file (up to 80 minutes) must be submitted at least 7 business days in advance.
  • Adaptation for the beginning of studies – consultations can be held even before recruitment to ensure support from the first day of study.

If there are more materials, the implementation time is agreed upon individually.

Who can use the support?

Individuals with sensory disabilities:

  • Individuals with visual impairments
  • Individuals with hearing impairments

How long can I use the support?

Until the completion of studies.

How often can I use the support?

Rules are defined individually, depending on the needs and availability of specialists.

Can I use the support during a dean's leave or medical leave?

Yes, if courses are being held during the leave.

How to obtain support

Required documents for requesting a service

Application - one-time service(file .docx 31,3 kB)

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Application - cyclical service(file .docx 31,6 kB)

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Legal Documents to Review

Regulations for Adapting Educational Materials(file .docx 21,3 kB)

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