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Other disabilities Studying with a disability
Not every person who experiences chronic challenges identifies with the term disability.

Studying with a disability Study guidance and support
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

‘Disability’? Share your perspective Studying with a disability
Toelichting op de terminologie m.b.t. studeren met een beperking

Studying with a disability
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

Studying with a speech disability Studying with a disability
Having a speech disability is a health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Studying with a visual disability Studying with a disability
Having a visual disability can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Studying with a hearing disability Studying with a disability
Having a hearing disability is a health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Facilities Studying with a disability
Voorzieningen voor studenten met een functiebeperking

Legal protection Studying with a disability
According to the Act on the Equal Treatment of the Disabled and Chronically Ill, it is strictly forbidden to discriminate on the grounds of disability and chronic illness when providing employment, accommodation, goods and services.

Financial support Studying with a disability
Students with a disability can incur additional expenses both during their studies and in daily life. There are a number of regulations, funds and special allowances in place that can help to ease the financial burden.

Guidance & advisers Studying with a disability
If you need extra assistance, guidance or adaptations there are several staff members who can help. Who you should speak to depends on the nature of your situation.

Studying with a chronic illness Studying with a disability
A chronic illness is a long-term and persistent health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Study guidance and support
Do you need help with study-related issues? Looking for advice on studying with a disability or combining your studies with other responsibilities? Leiden University’s study guidance and support services are here to help.

Studying with dyslexia Studying with a disability
Dyslexia is a learning disorder which is common among students and can impact your studies at Leiden University.

Studying with AD(H)D Studying with a disability
AD(H)D stands for Attention Deficit(-Hyperactivity) Disorder, which is a common disorder that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Studying with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Studying with a disability
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the term for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions or differences which can impact your studies at Leiden University.