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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Businesswoman for office management

As assistant to the representative for the severely disabled, she ensures that everything runs smoothly in the background.

She is the contact person for (almost) everything and supports Michael in particular, but also the entire team in administrative matters.

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!

Computer scientist and computer linguist (B.A.)

DACHS project

She actually only wanted to write a bachelor's thesis. Now she is not only working on (a 3D) DACHS, but also developing clever solutions to skilfully remove digital barriers in everyday university life.

Sociologist and educationalist (B.A)

Project Care Treasures

Together with Ayten she is responsible for the maintenance of the (3D-)DACHS. In addition to preparing content, she is also responsible for tasks related to the team. Occasionally she also lends her voice to the ZAB for videos.

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

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

She ensures that digital accessibility does not remain a science, but reaches the administration. With her versatile background, she cleverly networks people inside and outside universities and coordinates everything with a skilful hand.

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

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

Starting as a SHK, he wanders through various projects ending dates and takes care of various programming tasks. Starting at DACHS and as a former member of the Competence Centre, he is now in the process of designing a learning application for an accessible presentation of laws.

Study of Economics (M. Sc.)

Action plan, ZAB Forum

With her talent for organisation and her background in economics, Janina always ensures that everything runs smoothly - whether it's planning projects or organising events. With her open and friendly manner, she is always a good person to talk to - even when things get hectic, she keeps a cool head.

Media Management degree programme (M. Eng.)

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

With a background in cross-media publishing and development, she brings cross-media thinking expertise to the team. She supports and advises IT in the design of its products and processes with regard to accessibility.

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

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

Combines the analytical and creative with a background in economics and visual communication. In addition to the creation of accessible documents, he focuses on data analysis and data visualisation in the form of web applications.

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.

Jan Reppien - PEVZ - Universität Bielefeld

Computer Scientist, Intelligent Systems (M.Sc.)

"PANDA" project

She is responsible for the further development of a desktop application that supports users in making PDF documents accessible.

IT specialist for application development

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

As a visually impaired IT specialist, it is important to him that digital services can be used by everyone, regardless of limitations. For him, accessibility means participation through technology.

Manuel Groß

Svenja Ingmanns

Meike Melina Lehmann

Franz Hendrik Müller

Özay Öztürk

Noah Unnold

Carl Jorgen Hermany

Florian Schmidt

Gabriele Dück

Tobias Macholl

Wiktoria Mronga

Sebastian Zepeda Lorenzana

Sara Wege

Jessica Kupisch

Simon Ischen