Our mission:

Learning to care, care for learning – The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) functions within the organizational structure of Babes-Bolyai University (Rector’s Office). CSD facilitates and supports the inclusion of students with educational needs into the academic life, by identifying these needs and by informing the academic personnel about the learning needs of students with disabilities.

Values we promote: care, inclusion, diversity, respect, focus on the individual needs, accessibility and collaboration.

Definitions of disabilities:

• According to the World Health Organization (2001) „disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations. Thus, disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting an interaction between features of a person’s body and features of the society in which he or she lives”.

Services and resources offered by CSD:

• Individual counseling and support for special learning needs
  • If you are a student with special learning needs, the CSD team can help you with personalized advice and tailored solutions. We discuss your needs with you and identify the best resources and services for you to facilitate access to a fair and adapted educational process.
• Making course materials accessible
  • CSD, in collaboration with the Center for Assis Assistive Technology Access for the Visually Impaired (CATA), provides accessible course materials in a variety of formats: Braille, audio, large-print text, and tactile graphics. These are available to facilitate access for students with visual impairments and other specific needs.
• Sign language interpretation
  • For students with hearing impairments, we provide sign language interpretation services in lectures and seminars to enable real-time access to information and active participation in the lectures.
• Exam assistance
  • Students can benefit from direct assistance with exams, including the presence of a personal assistant if necessary, and advice on adapting assessment methods so that you can take your exams on a level playing field.
• Career counseling and career guidance sessions
  • The CSD can put you in touch with services and associations within UBB and the local community that offer careers advice, training and vol
• Workshops and training programs for personal and professional development
  • We organize workshops and information sessions on topics relevant to students, such as time management, adjusting to academia, preparing for employment, and more. These sessions are dedicated to improving the skills needed for integration into the academic environment and career development.
• Special programs and projects
  • CSD coordinates and implements projects dedicated to accessibility and inclusion. Whether you are interested in participating or proposing an activity, you have the opportunity to get actively involved and contribute to the development of an inclusive educational environment.
• Volunteering and community involvement
  • If you would like to get involved as a volunteer to support your colleagues with disabilities, BSD offers various volunteering opportunities. You can help make learning and social spaces accessible, organize dedicated activities and raise awareness within the university community.
• Access to collaboration and support networks
  • Through the CSD, you can be connected to a network of associations and institutions offering educational, medical, social and professional support. This gives you access to a community of resources and programs that can help you achieve your educational and career goals.

How to contact the CSD team:

Lect. univ. Dr. Marian PĂDURE – CSD Responsible

marian.padure [at] ubbcluj.ro, bsd [at] ubbcluj.ro

0723 245 385 385, www.facebook.com/csdubbcluj

Miclea EMANUELA EMANUELA – Special education teacher

emanuela.miclea [at] ubbcluj.ro

Dr. Răducu RUȘEȚ – Documentarist

ruset.raducu [at] ubbcluj.ro