Equal Accessibility Unit

EQUAL ACCESSIBILITY UNIT

Technical University of Crete

Welcome to the Equal Accessibility Unit of the Technical University of Crete

Project Title: "Support of the Equal Accessibility Unit for People with Disabilities (PwD) at the Technical University of Crete," project code 83222 and MIS 6016619. The program is co-financed by the European Social Fund and National Resources through the European Program "Crete 2021-2027"

The Equal Accessibility Unit of the Technical University of Crete actively supports people with disabilities (PwD) and individuals with special educational needs, promoting their equal participation in the academic and social life of the Institution. Through a holistic framework of interventions and services, the Unit aims to ensure accessibility, autonomous study, and full inclusion of students in an environment that respects diversity and fosters inclusion. These interventions include, among others:

The provision of personalized supportive services (such as lecture notes, accompaniment, or interpretation in Greek Sign Language).
Cooperation with instructors to adapt teaching materials and assessment methods.
Ensuring physical and digital accessibility to university facilities and platforms.
Providing counseling support and information to both students and the teaching and administrative staff of the Institution.

The goal of the Unit is to create a supportive and empowering environment where all students have the opportunity to develop their skills and achieve their academic and personal goals without exclusions. Through the operation of the Equal Accessibility Unit, the Technical University of Crete practically strengthens its commitment to a university that promotes social justice, participation, and academic equality, serving as a model for an educational system free of discrimination.

FAQ

What do we mean by the term ‘Person with Disabilities’

When we refer to a person with disabilities, we mean students who experience permanent or long-term physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, and/or neurological impairments that may affect their functionality within the educational process. The needs of these students vary and may relate to accessibility in the physical or digital environment, participation in courses, assessment methods, or communication with academic staff. The identification of students with disabilities is based on an official diagnosis and relevant documentation, with the aim of providing appropriate accommodations and support measures that ensure equal access to education.

EQUAL ACCESSIBILITY UNIT

Technical University of Crete

What do we mean by the term ‘Person with Disabilities’