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The Appointee for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses advises and supports in matters concerning students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Office for Equal Opportunities
The Equal Opportunities Office advises on questions regarding reasonable adjustments, barriers that can hinder studying and is happy to take suggestions that promote an inclusive university culture.
Ombudsperson
In the event that conflict situations arise with other university members in the context of the impairment, the ombudsperson for students and lecturers can - while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity - accompany them as a mediating authority in a results-oriented and all-party manner and support the finding of solutions in corresponding matters.
Services of the General Students Committee (AStA)
ARCHIPEL
ARCHIPEL (Autonomous Unit for Chronic Illnesses, Handicaps and Inclusion, Mental Illnesses, Empowerment and Learning Impairment) is aimed at all students who experience particular limitations and restrictions due a disability, chronic illness or other conditions. ARCHIPEL offers an open ear, support and a safe space. Please contact archipel@asta-lueneburg.de if you would like to get involved.
Legal Advice
The AStA offers complimentary legal advice with lawyers from Lüneburg. The lawyers answer all general legal questions and concerns from students for free. Further Information here.
Student advisory and social counseling service of the Studierendenwerk
The Psychotherapeutic Counselling Service (PBS) Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen offers support with personal and study-related problems. These may include, for example, low mood, issues with self-esteem, anxiety, personal conflicts (e.g. in relationships, with family or in shared accommodation) or difficulties with work and concentration. Through one-to-one sessions, group sessions or couples’ counselling, the issues and underlying causes of the existing problems are explored, and solutions are developed step by step in collaboration with the client. The counselling sessions are conducted by a professionally qualified counsellor with additional training in therapy. The service is free of charge and strictly confidential.
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