Adjusting study programme & Documentation
The statement must be in Dutch or English and include:
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The student's personal details
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Date
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Letterhead or paper with the logo of the company/institution
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A clear statement that there is a diagnosis, disability, or known health issues
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The signature of an authorized professional, for instance a doctor, registered therapist, or institute providing disability benefits
The care team can advise on requests to the Examination Board for an adjustment in your study-programme. The Examination Board ensures that the quality and level of education is not affected. This requires filing documentation with a student counsellor.
**Alternative study programme**
Students without documentation of a diagnosis, naturally, are still welcome to meet with a student counsellor. We understand that it can be difficult to gain access to diagnoses and documentation. The care team can discuss potential adjustments without a diagnosis and advise on external options to obtain an official diagnoses if necessary or desired.
**No Diagnosis/documentation**
It is possible to request:
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A spread out study programme to make it less taxing, fitting within abilities determined by a medical professional. Beware this will result in a study delay (for information on study delay and finance go [here].
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Exemption from 80% attendance in class in case of medical necessity.
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If another solution is needed, please contact a student counsellor.
A request for an alternative study plan is not needed for not passing courses. There is a standard option for this which can be found in the study guide.
“The term “neurodivergent” is used to describe individuals whose neurological development and functioning is considered to be different from the dominant societal norm. This includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions that affect the way a person thinks, learns, and communicates. Neurodivergence can be something you are born with, but it can also be acquired during your lifetime.”(1)
Disabled people include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments. DAE follows the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, article 26 which recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community
Everyone can get ill or have things happen in their lives leading to temporary absences, such as the death of a family member or an accident. For absence lasting one week or less during term inform your tutors. For absence close to exams or lasting longer than one week, contact a student counsellor (via email or in person) as soon as possible to discuss possibilities.
We know and understand it can be difficult to talk about personal well-being and mental and emotional issues. From experience we know talking about it can provide relief and we can make it easier to find support. Therefore, we kindly request you get in touch with a student counsellor.
Eindhoven is a relatively safe city, but students can still experience issues such as theft, harassment, discrimination or violence. Naturally, this can have a great impact. The student counsellors are always happy to listen and provide guidance.
Many DAE students are part of the lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, intersex, queer and asexual community. Sometimes you need some more support when you are discovering yourself. The student counsellors are always willing to lend an ear and provide guidance.
The Space of Stillness is available for prayer, meditation or contemplation (key at reception). If you require a break for prayer the student counsellors are happy to support informing tutors of your needs.
The student counsellors can support in locating and accessing practical matters. Below is an overview of various topics. All are welcome to talk to a student counsellor when more assistance is required, for instance if you get a legal looking letter in Dutch and need help understanding what it says.
Documentation: Submission of an official diagnosis or documentation can be required for requests to the Examination Board such as an alternative a study programme and for other potential adjustments. The student counsellors will discuss requirements during a conversation about potential options for support. This may be a statement from an external authorised professional. Naturally, this does not apply for mobility, visual and auditory impairments. This information is treated confidentially; details are not shared with the Examination Board.
Study delays can result in a need to adjust financial planning. Options for this can be limited, especially for international students