Visual Impairment
What is Visual Impairment?
There are many types of visual impairments, ranging from mild difficulties in seeing details to complete vision loss. Visual impairment can be congenital or acquired due to disease, injury, or aging. Depending on the type and degree of vision limitation, individuals with such impairments may use various support methods, such as glasses, prosthetics, assistive devices, or orientation and mobility training.
Examples of Visual Impairment:
- Blindness – total loss of vision. Blind individuals rely on other senses, such as touch, hearing, or smell, to navigate their surroundings.
- Low vision – partial vision loss, which may include reduced visual acuity, narrowed field of vision, or difficulties in distinguishing colors.
- Farsightedness and nearsightedness – refractive errors that may cause difficulties in seeing at various distances.
- Astigmatism – uneven refraction of light by the cornea, leading to blurred vision.
- Cataracts – clouding of the eye’s lens, gradually worsening vision.
- Glaucoma – a disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure, potentially leading to vision loss.
- Retinopathy – damage to the retina, for example, due to diabetes (diabetic retinopathy) or other conditions.
Offered Support
Counseling and Psychological Help
Individual Consultations
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Psychological Counseling
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Accessibility Leaders
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Support in University Life
Equipment Rental
Rent a dictaphone, magnifying glass, laptop, tablet, and more.
Educational Assistant
Assists with note-taking, navigating the university, and handling formalities.
Adaptation of Educational Materials
Take advantage of adapted educational materials – we will adjust them to a format suitable for you.
Study Organization
Additional Language Courses
Individual lessons for students with special needs.
Early Enrollment
For individuals who need to plan their studies according to their specific needs.
Dean’s Leave
If you need to take a break from studies and focus on other matters, you can apply for a dean’s leave.
Health Leave
If your health temporarily prevents you from continuing your studies, you can apply for a health leave.
Support in the Teaching Process
Find out what forms of educational support we offer and how we tailor them to your needs.
Material and Living Support
Student Housing
Live in one of the student dormitories adapted for people with disabilities.
Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
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Alumni Scholarship
Take advantage of additional financial support for Wrocław University of Science and Technology alumni.
PFRON - "Active Local Government" Program
Apply for a scholarship from the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People.
Accessibility Request
Request Accessibility
If you have difficulty accessing buildings, services, or digital resources at the University of Science and Technology, you can submit a request for accessibility.
Accessibility Areas
You can request accessibility in three main areas:
- architectural (buildings and spaces),
- informational-communicational (access to information and communication support),
- digital (websites and applications).
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