Laboratory of Accessibility and Support to Individuals with Disabilities

Department of Educational and Social Policy

Director: Professor Konstantinos Papadopoulos

The mission and aims of the “Laboratory of Accessibility and Support to Individuals with Disabilities” are as follows:

1)     Addressing teaching and research needs of the Department of Educational and Social Policy of the University of Macedonia at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and especially in matters that fall within the activity scope of the distinct Units of the Laboratory, as identified in article 1 of the document herein.

2)     Supporting the studentship and attendance of individuals with disabilities at UoM. 

3)     Establishing any form of collaboration with researchers, research centers, academic institutions or other domestic or foreign agencies, provided that they share common, aligned, and complementary scientific goals with those of the laboratory. 

4)     Establishing any form of cooperation with public sector bodies, local governance organizations, scientific and social bodies, entrepreneurial agencies as well as international organizations or associations with a view to implementing actions which fall into the interests of the laboratory.

5)     Establishing cooperation with other Universities and Research Centers/Institutes in order to initiate and exchange novel research and innovative ideas.

6)     Developing and implementing research projects and carrying out of fundamental and applied research. 

7)     Organizing scientific workshops, lectures, seminars, symposiums, conferences and other scientific events as well as producing publications and editions and inviting distinguished Greek and international guest scientists. 

8)     Servicing various social and educational needs and matters related with the laboratory subject-specific scope and upon specific request.

9)     Working with Special Needs and Disabilities Individuals’ associations and agencies to share material, equipment, experience and know-how.

10)  Doing autonomous or collaborative research into societal attitudes, perceptions and convictions held towards people with disabilities and overall individuals belonging to any vulnerable population group whatsoever.

11)  Developing and implementing educational programs and offering consultation services regarding accessibility, special training and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.

12)  Providing scientific support to the Accessibility Unit at the University of Macedonia.

13)  Disseminating research outcomes to the general public on subjects relatable the Laboratory’s field of study.

14)  Editing and publishing, printed or digital, subscription or non-subscription, scientific or informative journals within the Laboratory’s field of study.

15)  Ensuring provision of services to individual citizens and/or any organization and agency, as provided by relative legislation. 

Laboratory Webpage: https://asdlab.uom.gr