Clearing Consultation Hour of the Student Advisory Service
The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) offers weekly clearing consultations for students who have to deal with special challenges while studying. Together, we look at how to better balance your studies and personal life. Students get guidance, personalized info, and support—from compensation for disadvantages to study planning to referrals to the right places. Family or caregiving responsibilities, health problems, or special challenges in everyday life—but also unexpected crises—can be reasons to take advantage of this service. The open consultation hours take place on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ZSB; no appointment is necessary.
Contact: info∂zsb.kit.edu
Studying with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
The situation of students with disabilities is always individual. Consequently, the support required varies accordingly. A confidential consultation on inclusive studies with the representative for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses can help.
Contact: angelika.scherwitz∂kit.edu
Disadvantage Compensation for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
Students with disabilities, chronic and mental illnesses as well as partial performance disorders have a legal entitlement to compensation for disadvantages (PDF) during their studies. This counteracts existing barriers and is intended to enable equal opportunities for participation. The representative for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses provides advice and support in applying for compensation for disadvantages during the course of studies.
Contact: angelika.scherwitz∂kit.edu
Support for Students with Visual Impairments
Questions or problems that arise during the studies of students with visual impairments can often be solved by talking to the ACCESS∂KIT. The staff at ACCESS@KIT support, inform or advise KIT students and lecturers on issues relating to visual impairments.
Contact: info∂access.kit.edu
Disability Officer at the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe
The Disability Officer at the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe is dedicated to ensuring that your student life on campus and in student housing runs smoothly.They can help with questions such as: “Where can I get a parking permit?”, “Which student residence is best suited to my needs?”, “Where can I connect with other students with disabilities?” “Who are the relevant contacts at my university?”
Contact: stu-be∂sw-ka.de
Inclusion Officer of the University Sports Department
Are you interested in one of the sports courses offered by University Sports? The university sports inclusion officer will help you to register and communicate with the respective course leader. The aim of university sports is to integrate all interested and sports-loving students with disabilities into their sports program.
Contact: sportreferat∂ifss.kit.edu
Self-Help Groups Karlsruhe
Talking alone doesn’t help. But connecting does! Self-help groups (external link) provide a safe space for people who are experiencing similar challenges. Here, fears and worries can be shared openly while offering each other understanding, lived experience, and valuable tips. The Self-Help Office Karlsruhe currently coordinates over 150 self-help groups in the city and district of Karlsruhe, covering a wide range of health-related, psychological, and social topics.
Contact: selbsthilfe∂paritaet-ka.de
Inclusive Sportgames
Together with the Institute of Sport and the representative for students with disabilities and chronic illness, the Institute of Sport and Sport Science opens the exercise “inclusive sportgames” for students with disabilities.
Contact: info∂access.kit.edu