ALL FORMS OF SUPPORT
Individual Adaptation of Studies (IAS) encompasses the following forms of support:
1) with regard to didactic classes, in particular:
a) involvement of third parties (e.g. assistant of students with disabilities – didactic, for students with visual and hearing impairments, transport assistant, sign language interpreter),
b) applying additional compensatory devices (e.g. computer, Braille ruler, FM system),
c) possibilities of recording all types of lectures (e.g. with the aid of recorder or a video camera),
d) applying didactic means allowing for the reception of information via different channels, depending on the needs reported by the students (e.g. multimedia presentations, graphs, maps, illustrations, photos and recordings),
e) possibilities of receiving didactic materials from lecturers in an accessible form (e.g. in electronic form, in enlarged font),
f) sharing materials with the student in advance of the classes (e.g. outline in an electronic or paper form, the main theses, bibliography, multimedia presentation),
g) arranging a different, architecturally accessible, place where the classes are held,
h) allowing for the modification of the schedule of classes or shifting the group,
i) allowing for a greater number of absences during classes and for catching up with the classes on terms and conditions agreed with persons conducting the classes,
j) extending the deadline for the preparation of assignments, in particular more requiring and extensive written assignments and, if need be, dividing them into smaller parts,
k) allowing for the presentation or a paper to be delivered in a written, instead of oral, form or exchange of verbal activity during classes into a written form of credit (e.g. test, essay),
l) allowing for the completion of a given module in an individual manner in cases where health condition of the student makes them incapable of regularly participating in classes,
m) modifying the schedule of classes in a manner allowing for the minimization of absences due to pending healthcare treatment of the student,
n) allowing for individual consultations if the disability specifically hinders regular participation in didactic classes,
2) with regard to credits and examinations, in particular:
a) extending their duration,
b) involvement of sign language interpreter,
c) enabling the student to pass written examinations at a computer with specialized software,
d) receiving the examination sheets in enlarged font,
e) receiving examination questions in a written form during oral examinations,
f) modifying the form of credit/examination from oral to written or from written to oral,
g) enabling the student to take short breaks during written exams,
h) extending the duration of examination session,
i) in case of examinations covering extensive material, enabling the student to have them divided into several parts,
j) arranging a different time and place of examination if the student’s health condition makes them incapable of taking it as originally scheduled,
k) extending the deadline of receiving all the credits required for the completion of the semester beyond the dates specified in § 24, section 5 of the Study Regulations of the University of Silesia, subject to the obligation of attending the classes held during the next semester from their commencement,
3) educational materials, in particular:
a) applying an electronic form,
b) enlarging the font,
c) conversion to Braille language
4) transport from home to the University and back, and between the University buildings.
Students and doctoral students applying for IAS can apply for other forms of adaptation not mentioned above, but determined by their individual situation.