Accessibility Service

An inclusive and diverse team will provide you with competent advice on many aspects of equal opportunities and accessibility when studying and working at Bielefeld University. We will answer your questions or refer you to the appropriate contact points depending on the topic. With our expertise and a strong network, we overcome barriers together.

Computer scientist

Confidant of severely disabled people, representative for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, coordinator of the ZAB

Strategic thinker and competent developer of custom-fit solutions for every possible barrier. He is extensively networked and always well informed. Listens to people and advocates for lived accessibility around the clock

Educational scientist (M.A), bank clerk

Advisor for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Answers all advising questions and provides support in word and deed. She knows from her own studies stumbling blocks on campus and in the module handbook. Accompanies students in overcoming barriers.

Doctor of art history, photographer

Accessibility consultant

Man of the Internet. He competently implements accessible websites and has an eye for design. Illustrates and packages Accessibility in a wide variety of media.

Computer scientist, Intelligent Systems (M.Sc.)

Project digital accessibility in studies and teaching, team leader UniMaps.

Is constantly improving digital accessibility at the university. Develops new tools and accompanies digital teaching. Knows UniMaps inside and out and guides students in its further development.

Sociologist, Global Political Studies (M.A.)

Consultant to the representative of severely disabled people

The analytical head of the team. She develops the right content for everyone and has a scientific eye for Accessibility. Knows exactly how to implement the Diversity Action Plan.

Social worker and educationalist (M.A.)

Project Studienstart Barrier-Free, Peer Mentoring.

Breaks down barriers and builds events. Brings mentors and mentees together and supports them during the start of their studies. Organizes and plans around barrier-free studies.

Sociologist and educationalist (B.A)

Project Care Treasures

Extends ZAB's range of topics to include the concerns of informal caregivers. She develops media concepts for barrier-free visual preparation of information. Lends her voice to the ZAB for videos.

Computer scientist and computer linguist (B.A.)

DACHS project

Educationalist (M.A)

Project SHUFFLE

Kim not only brings endurance as a runner, but also as a reliable and friendly educationalist who has the goal of digital accessibility at universities firmly in her sights. With her open and friendly manner, she makes sure that people are happy to keep up with her - whether in the office or at the gym!

Office clerk

1st deputy of the representative of the severely disabled people.

Knows everyone and everything at the university. She accompanies job interviews, takes part in committee meetings and takes care of contractual matters. Always has an open ear and chocolate for her colleagues.

Master of Arts in the subject "History, Economics and Philosophy of Science"

Project "Competence Centre for Digital Accessibility in Higher Education Administration.NRW"

Computer scientist with knowledge of chemistry (B.Sc.)

Project "Competence Centre for Digital Accessibility in Higher Education Administration.NRW"

Study of Economics (M. Sc.)

Action plan, ZAB Forum

Media Management degree programme (M. Eng.)

Project "Competence Centre for Accessible Digital University Administration.NRW"

Studied economics (Dipl.-Kfm.) and communication design (B.A.)

Project "Competence Centre for Accessible Digital University Administration.NRW"

Media designer image/sound

Nadine specialises in creating accessible videos, animations, graphics and audio files for the ZAB.

She ensures that multimedia content is accessible and easy to understand for everyone.

Computer scientist (B.Sc.) and philosopher (B.A.)

Project "Competence Centre for Accessible Digital University Administration.NRW"

Brings the developer perspective to the Competence Centre and works to help other developers navigate the field of accessible software.