Disability

The seven check marks by Joris Luyendijk

According to the book by Joris Luyendijk, the privilege of the white man can be summarized with 7 check marks. However, a rather important eighth point is missing here, which can be summarized in the word neurotypical.

Stefan de Jong • 30-03-2022

Project Drempelloos Studeren: Support For Students With Visible And Invisible Disabilities

This year's theme of International Day of People with Disabilities is invisible disabilities. Two students share their experiences of studying with a disability during the Covid-19 pandemic and introduce the project Drempelloos Studeren.

Project Drempelloos Studeren • 03-12-2020

Disability And Academia: A Strange Pair?

Disability is often a non-topic in academia. How can the scientific community unlock the potential of lived experiences of students and staff with disabilities? PhD researchers Anaïs van Ertvelde and Andries Hiskes get into a conversation about experiential knowledge, representation and access.

Eline Pollaert + 2 others • 29-10-2020

Coronavirus: Will Students and Staff with Disabilities Disappear in the (Social) Distance?

It is becoming increasingly clear that the corona virus has never been ‘the great equalizer’. Instead, the pandemic reinforces existing differences and increases the inequitable situation of a number of communities. Amongst them are students and staff with disabilities within our academic community.

Lucia Langerak + 1 other • 26-05-2020

Blogs

The seven check marks by Joris Luyendijk

Project Drempelloos Studeren: Support For Students With Visible And Invisible Disabilities

Disability And Academia: A Strange Pair?

Coronavirus: Will Students and Staff with Disabilities Disappear in the (Social) Distance?