Diversity Unit

University of Deusto

Diversity Unit

The Diversity Unit serves as a space for guidance, support, information, and advice on the higher education rights of students with educational needs and LGBTI+ students.

It is part of the UD's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda, and falls within the framework of Organic Law 2/2023 of 22 March on the University System.

The Diversity Unit works, in collaboration with other universities and external organisations, to facilitate the full inclusion of students who may experience difficulties in accessing or remaining at university due to physical, organic, mental, intellectual, sensory, gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression-related reasons.

Contact

bilbao campus

Avda. de las Universidades 24, 48007- Bilbao

Timetable:
Monday to Thursday
09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00
July 09:00 - 13:00

944139000 (Ext:2982)diversidad@deusto.es

Diversity Unit

Functions

Ensure respect and protection of the right to equality and non-discrimination on the grounds of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Take a clear stance against discriminatory attitudes, including ableism, homophobia, lesbophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
Participate in inclusion and anti-discriminationpolicies, with a cross-cutting approach across all areas of the university.
Implement support protocols and measures in line with current legislation.

Provide information and guidance onregulations and support for university inclusion.
Promoteinformative, awareness-raising, and trainingactivities on inclusion and diversity.
Strengthen the University’s institutional commitment to Human Rights andequal opportunities, aligning it with international best practices.
Promote an inclusive and diverse public image of UD and establish partnerships and networks to increase its visibility.

Diversity

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Educational needs

This programme promotes specific measures to support the inclusion and equal opportunities of students with special educational needs, including curriculum adaptations, financial grants, paid internships, among others.

Objectives

Disability regulations

Grants and resources

Employment opportunities for people with disabilities

Glossary of disability terms

Ensure equal opportunities for students with educational needs.
Contribute to removing barriers to access, progression, participation and learning for students with educational needs.
Manage the necessary non-significant curriculum adaptations.
Provide guidance and advice to teaching staff.
Inform about the different resources and support available, both internal and external.
Explain the procedure for reporting discriminatory harassment.
Provide information on regulations and resources for the labour market integration of people with disabilities.
Prepare an annual report and a census with quantitative data each academic year.
Collaborate with different associations to make Deusto an internship centre for people with disabilities.
Develop and/or participate in various awareness-raising campaigns on disability.
Establish partnerships and networks in this field.

Glossary of disability terms

Aimed at

Aimed at

Students who have a degree of disability of 33 per cent or more recognised by the relevant public body.
Students who require specific educational support due to disability or serious behavioural disorders, specific learning difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), high intellectual abilities, late entry into the education system.
Students with temporary disabilities resulting from a fracture, surgery, rehabilitation, etc.

Support requests must be submitted through the official form:

Diversity

SUPPORT FOR LGBTI+ STUDENTS

LGBTI+

This programme is aimed at LGBTI+ students, an acronym representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and other gender identities.

Objectives

Regulations on identity change

Glossary of terms

Ensure equal opportunities for LGBTI+ students
Help remove barriers to access, progression, participation and learning for LGBTI+ students
Provide guidance and advice to teaching staff.
Provide information and support during the process of identity change within Deusto’s administrative procedures.
Inform about the different resources and support available, both internal and external.
Explain the procedure for reporting discriminatory harassment.
Develop and/or join different awareness-raising campaigns on LGBTI+ issues.
Establish alliances and networks on this matter.