Accessibility and Barrier-free Learning

Everyone is entitled to equal studies and an equal learning environment. You can progress in your studies according to plan even if you have dyslexia, an illness or a disability, issues with mental health, a different language or cultural background or other difficulties concerning studies.

You will receive support and guidance in your studies, and you can apply for personal study arrangements to support you in your studies. Do as follows:

1. Book an appointment with your study counsellor.
2. Please bring any statements or other documents with you to the meeting (e.g. proof of dyslexia, a statement by a doctor or a psychologist).
3. The purpose of the meeting is to plan a personal study arrangement to support you in your studies, such as:
   • added time to complete exams
   • added time to hand in written assignments
   • a quiet room for taking exams
   • a lighter version of the personal learning plan (PLP)
   • additional support and guidance in completing written assignments
   • courses and groups providing study support
   • receiving study materials from the teacher in advance
   • using the Celia library
4. If necessary, the study counsellor will refer you to a study psychologist, dyslexia testing or student healthcare to determine your situation.
5. You will be drafting an application for individual special arrangements during studies together with the study counsellor.
6. The head of your degree programme shall make a decision on your study arrangement, after which you will be informed of the decision.
7. You may present the decision to the teacher in the event that you feel you need added support. Please notify the teacher of issues like this at the start of the course.
8. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the study counsellor.

The entrance examinations may require special arrangements for those with hearing impairment, sight impairment, diminished physical capability, learning difficulty or health. If you require special arrangements (assistive devices, special facilities) at JAMK, please contact Admissions Services (the website of JAMK), tel. +358 40 556 0409, admissions(at)jamk.fi for further assistance.

JAMK’s library helps you in the search for information. The Thesis Sauna (the website of JAMK) may also be useful, while International Services provide you with information about international studies and practical training. In addition, you can find information on the international student exchange support on the Elmo student (login required). Student Services serve and support students throughout the studying process.

The premises of the university of applied sciences are barrier-free regarding mobility, excluding one meeting space in the Main Campus (F413). For information on disabled parking and wheelchair ramps on the Main Campus, refer to the attached map (pdf). The restaurants are barrier-free, and special diets are taken into account.  The libraries are barrier-free. The two disabled parking spaces on the Dynamo Campus are located right by the main entrance on the side of the railway, see the map (pdf). The two disabled parking spaces at the Institute of Bioeconomy are located on the parking lot on the side of the main entrance and indicated by traffic signs.

The auditoriums Tulikari (D205) and Valjakka (FP05) and student restaurant Radis on the Main Campus and Dynamo’s auditorium in Lutakko have induction loops. You can borrow an induction loop at the information desk of the Main Campus as well as Dynamo campus. For more information about the accessibility of JAMK’s facilities and plans concerning them, contact Facility services manager Ulla Mäntylä.

sopo(at)jamko.fi