DISABILITY: IT CONCERNS US ALL
In 2012, the Conference of University Presidents (CPU) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research signed the University/Disability Charter. This charter stipulates that universities must participate in the implementation of disability policies in order to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities. By signing this charter, USMB has placed disability at the heart of its development policy.
The USMB, a pioneer in welcoming and supporting students with disabilities, took action well before the 2005 law on equal rights and opportunities, participation, and citizenship for people with disabilities. The starting point was the creation of a European resource center for the hearing impaired, which enabled the implementation of specific support measures, explaining the exponential increase in the number of hearing-impaired students enrolled in Savoie at the time. The USMB has attached great importance to promoting support for students with disabilities, participating since 2005 in initiatives launched at the national level and developing its identity as a "disability-friendly" university.
It is structured around five main areas:
- Information and awareness about disability
- Accessibility of facilities and teaching
- The professional integration of students with disabilities
- Supporting the professional or educational careers of people with disabilities
- Recruitment and support for employees with disabilities
This multi-year action plan is part of a comprehensive improvement initiative covering both training and research, as well as students and staff, whether currently employed or in the recruitment phase.
The USMB is committed to offering its disabled students, regardless of their status, the best possible conditions and tailored support.