Accessibility means more than removing physical and digital barriers, it is also about mutual understanding and inclusion. VU Amsterdam wants everyone to feel welcome, regardless of background or condition. During Accessibility Week, we organize several events as part of the long-term programme Studying with Disabilities. The goal is to support both students and staff to find their way at VU Amsterdam and to make VU Amsterdam more accessible for everyone!
Programme
The Info Point is coming to you!
Date: Monday, October 7 through Thursday, October 10
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Monday: Main Building
Tuesday: MF building
Wednesday: W&N building
Thursday: NU Building
Language: Dutch and English
The theme for this year is “an accessible place to work or study,” and we want to hear from you about what that means to you. You can also find out in an interactive way how students with disabilities may experience this. For this occasion, the Info Point will leave the normal office corridor and go onto the VU campus! Not only in the Main Building, but now also in the MF, W&N and NU buildings. Do you have questions about facilities, the course of your studies or don't know where to turn? We'll be happy to help! Would you rather speak to someone another time? You can also schedule an appointment with us directly online.
Workshop for Students: “From Study to Work: Supporting the Transition to Employment for Students with Disabilities”
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Main Building, Forum 2
Language: Dutch
Do you have a disability and wonder how to successfully transition from your studies to the job market? We have a workshop for you!
This workshop offers you practical insights and tools for the next steps in your career. The workshop will be given by the VU HR expertise point Working with a disability & an employment expert from the UWV. What to expect.
* Job search: finding inclusive employers and possible support from agencies.
* Applying for a job: presenting yourself on your qualities and what you need.
* Support from agencies: Receive information on what help and resources are available to you from an employment specialist from the UWV.
Join this interactive session and get answers to your questions from experts and experiencers. Whether you're just starting your job search or already going through the application process, this workshop provides valuable information and tailored support.
Interested? Register for the workshop and secure yourself a spot. We look forward to welcoming you and working together on your future!
Meet & Greet of Onbeperkt aan de Slag with inclusive employers
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: MF Building
Language: Dutch
Looking for work but your health makes it harder to find a job? Then during the Meet&Greet you can get acquainted with employers who are open to anyone with an occupational disability.
A Meet&Greet is a place where you can meet employers and talk to them about a possible job. You can tell them what you can do, what you would like and what you need to be able to do that job. These are not job interviews but introductory meetings. So you don't have to worry about not knowing what jobs are open.
In many cases, employers are actually there to customize a job opening to fit you exactly! Participating in the Meet&Greet is free. All you have to do is sign up.
Interested? Register for the Meet&Greet!
Live Podcast: how do we create an accessible work and study place at VU?
Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NU Building, Hybrid Studio NU4A51
Language: English
During Accessibility Week 2024 we will give space to students and employees with a disability to talk to us about their ideas and perspectives on the VU as a work and study place. Miranda van Holland (3D and New Connective) will host a live podcast with a small panel of students and employees to discuss what accessibility means to them. There are limited spots for on-campus attendance of the live podcast. We hope to fill the room with people who are curious to hear the voices of people for whom accessibility is not self-evident and who are willing to think along towards possible solutions. The conversation will be recorded and published as a podcast accessible to anyone who is not able to attend.
Interested? Register to attend the recording!