Inclusion

UZH is committed to promoting equal opportunities and inclusion and fully subscribes to these values. At the same time, the University is aware of the challenges facing members of its community with disabilities. UZH makes every effort to ensure that all of its students and staff have the same opportunities and receive the best possible education, regardless of their individual circumstances.
Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities at the University of Zurich

The EDI Office works to fulfill UZH’s commitment to provide equal opportunities and ensure inclusion for individuals with disabilities at the University. These efforts are guided by UZH’s Disability Statement.
Disability Statement (German)

In its Diversity Policy, UZH highlights its commitment to fostering “a culture of truly practiced diversity. UZH staff and students treat each other with esteem, respect, and open-mindedness regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, origin, religion, sexual orientation, social or occupational position, or language.”
Diversity Policy

University of Zurich
Office for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Benjamin Börner
Contact for matters related to the systematic implementation of equal opportunities and disability inclusion at UZH, General Manager of the Commission for Disability Inclusion, responsible for appropriate workplace adaptations
E-Mail to Benjamin Börner

University of Zurich
Office for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Daniele Corciulo
Contact for matters related to e-Accessibility
E-Mail to Daniele Corciulo

University of Zurich
Office for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Christina Seyler
Project Member Disability Inclusion
E-Mail to Christina Seyler

University of Zurich
Office for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Alexander Schärer
Project Member Disability Inclusion
E-Mail to Alexander Schärer

University of Zurich
Disability Office

UZH has a Commission for Disability Inclusion, whose office is managed by the EDI Office. You can access the commission’s web page using the link below.
Commission for Disability Inclusion

No staff member may be discriminated against because they have a disability or chronic illness. UZH provides an accessible working environment for employees with a disability or chronic illness by making adaptations to their workplaces and working conditions that are appropriate for their specific needs.
Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities at the University of Zurich

If UZH employees require any adaptations, they may consult the EDI Office. All consultations are strictly confidential. Depending on the situation, an individual may need to provide a medical certificate, or the EDI Office may need involve other UZH units. Information is never shared without an individual’s consent.

If the need arises, you may contact Benjamin Börner (see contact information above) or fill out the form for reporting barriers and limited accessibility (located on the web page below). You may also complete this form if you encounter any building-related, technical or digital barriers in your working environment or workplace.
Reporting Barriers and Limited Accessibility (German)

A Eurokey enables individuals with a disability to access special public facilities that must be lockable for security or operational reasons.
Eurokey locking system for obstacle-free facilities

A deposit and signature are required to borrow a Eurokey from the EDI Office at Stampfenbachstrasse 73 in Zurich. To inquire about a Eurokey, please send an e-mail to the following address:
info@edi.uzh.ch

The UZH Accessible project identified existing barriers at the UZH. The project is now in the implementation phase. Three sub-projects addressed different aspects of accessibility at the University of Zurich.
further information

Uniability UZH is an online guide that provides detailed information about the accessibility of UZH’s infrastructure. It includes descriptions of the following: buildings and their surroundings that are relevant to the general public, rooms and their equipment, and special facilities/equipment for people with visual, hearing or mobility impairments.
Uniability UZH (German)

Universitas 21 (U21) is the leading global network of 29 research-intensive universities from all continents. A key outcome of the international collaboration in the Collaborative Area EDI is the U21 Disability Inclusion Mapping Report.
more about the work of UZH in the U21 network
U21 Collaborative Area EDI
PDF U21 Disability Inclusion Mapping Report