Customised support for people with disabilities
The French Institute's courses are accessible to anyone, regardless of the temporary or permanent difficulties they encounter (health problems, sensory, motor, psychological or cognitive disabilities or any other particular situation).
A specific service of the University of Orléans, the "Passerelle Handicap", is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities.It offers personalised assistance according to each student:
- study assistance (note-taker, interpreter, pedagogical support, etc.);
- exam accommodation (secretary, extra time, etc.);
- adaptation of teaching documents (Braille transcription, enlargement, etc.);
- loan and assistance in the acquisition of specialised equipment.
By following this link, you will find nine videos that may answer some of your questions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqf__6xLwDy9G_ArPNlqfdWWHXoQBZBTy
Alternatively, please do not hesitate to let us know about any difficulties you may be experiencing and we will do our utmost, in conjunction with the ‘Passerelle Handicap’ service, to enable you to attend our training courses in the best possible conditions.
Contact at IDF: scolarite.idf@univ-orleans.fr
Contact Passerelle Handicap at the University: passerelle.handicap@univ-orleans.fr
In addition, the University of Orléans' commitment to disability can be found in the multi-year Disability Master Plan 2018-2022. This plan provides a snapshot of disability within the institution and sets out the programme of actions and resources to be taken in order to further support disability.