Representatives for the Severely Handicapped

The representatives for the severely handicapped monitor compliance with the applicable law for severely disabled persons according to the social code (SGB IX), general equal treatment act (AGG), act on the equality of persons with disabilities (BGG) and many more. It exercises its participation rights when applicants with disabilities apply for a job. The representative body for severely disabled persons assists in the application process for the determination of a disability. It works closely with the staff councils and the inclusion officer of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.

The representatives for the severely handicapped of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

• represents the interests of people with disabilities and people threatened by disabilities
• promotes the participation of people with disabilities in working life
• assists in applying for measures at the responsible offices that serve employees with disabilities
• assists with applications for the determination of a degree of disability
• advises and assists with applications for equal status in the case of a disability of less than 50 %
• accompanies applicants with disabilities and assists in their possible recruitment in accordance with SGB IX, § 165
• receives suggestions and complaints from disabled employees and works towards a solution through negotiations with the university management
• works closely with the representative for university employees with disabilities at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences.
• works closely with all staff representatives
• observes the prohibition of discrimination
• monitors the employer's legal obligation for prevention (e.g. company reintegration procedure - BEM)
• monitors accessibility in all areas and works towards it