Disability
Committed to the development of diversity and as part of its involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), EDHEC provides support and mobility solutions for all students with disabilities.
EDHEC supports disabled students throughout their time at the school
EDHEC wants to go further than the requirements of France’s Handicap Act of 2005. We are eager to promote understanding of the problems encountered by people with disabilities, not only among students, but also among the teaching faculty and EDHEC staff.
For EDHEC staff:
EDHEC staff are aware of and trained on the needs and challenges related to students with disabilities.
If a faculty or staff member wishes to support a student or has questions regarding appropriate support methods, they are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Team to discuss the situation.
For students:
Our Disability Support Team assists every student who has submitted a request for compensatory measures. The team also works closely with the various EDHEC departments to provide the best possible support throughout your academic journey, including the Career Centre, the Hub, Academic Affairs, and other services.
- Each year, through the Handi Day event, students gain practical insight into disability-related issues. On this occasion, EDHEC welcomes companies that showcase the awareness initiatives, support systems, and accommodations they have implemented within their organisations.
- Whether through student association projects or first-year BBA Social Impact Projects (SIP), many members of the EDHEC community actively promote diversity by including disability-related topics in their initiatives.
- The EDHEC Diversity & Inclusion Chair conducts awareness-raising initiatives and research projects to better support both students and companies, further strengthening the School’s commitment to disability inclusion.
- The Career Centre also has dedicated disability advisors who act as a link between students with disabilities and employers. Their role is to facilitate communication regarding students' specific needs and the implementation of any necessary accommodations.
I already had support in high school for my dysgraphia. When I arrived at EDHEC, I immediately put together my file to be allowed to take my classes on computer and to benefit from specific arrangements for the exams: use of a computer and Excel for quantitative subjects, right to a one-third time, printing of subjects in A3. I was impressed by EDHEC's adaptability and willingness to listen, especially for Excel, as there were exercises that I was unable to do on Word!
I was also accompanied for my university exchange in Berlin. The school transferred my medical file to the university, so that I could have the same facilities as in my course in France. EDHEC has done a lot for disability, especially by choosing to open an office entirely dedicated to this issue. During my years of study, I never felt held back by my difference.
EDHEC student with dysgraphia
At EDHEC, the one-third part is essential for me. It allows me to be more serene during the exams. I can take the time necessary to reread the questions several times and understand their meaning, especially when they are written in a foreign language. Without this system, I would not have been able to continue my education in higher education.
Clément, student with dyslexia
Accessibility and contacts
Frequently asked Questions:
- Complete your application on the MAH platform : https://mah.univ-catholille.fr/
- Schedule an appointment with the designated physician (reason for consultation: MAH Accommodation Request) via Maiia : https://www.maiia.com/cabinet-medical/59800-lille/cpsu---lille
- Students based in Paris or Nice should request a teleconsultation by email : [email protected].
It all depends on the specific needs of the disability.
In accordance with the law of 2005, the request for support arrangements is a right, with requests being examined on a case-by-case basis and within a reasonable framework. Requests are examined so as to decide whether arrangements can be put into place by our academic affairs teams.
Examples of facilities:
Additional time, expanded subjects, loan of computer etc.
