The University Library has some adapted reading places. Read more about the offer here.
Students who suffer from visual impairment, ADHD, dyslexia and other reading disorders can borrow adapted subject literature from The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB). NLB is funded by the Ministry of Culture and this provision is free of charge for users. Click here to sign up.
Students with a Specific Language Disorder (e.g. dyslexia) may apply for financial support for reading and writing tool from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). Click here to apply to NAV
Information from Lingit about how to apply for financial support from NAV (in Norwegian only)
When you have sent your application for a personal licence to NAV, Lingit will provide a free temporary licence so you can start using the program while you await a decision from NAV. Click here ((in Norwegian only) to read more about the process.
Students studying at a higher education institution who are unable to get part-time work because of reduced functional ability can apply for an additional grant from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Students with language difficulties can apply for assessment/ special education at The Adult Education Centre in Tromsø. If you do not have an address in Tromsø, your contact can help you find out if your local PP-service.
Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste (PPT) Hammerfest
Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste (PPT) Alta
Voksenopplæringa i Tromsø
Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste (PPT) Harstad
Voksenopplæring - Nordtromsportalen
You can get reading and secretarial help if you are blind or partially sighted, and when the help is necessary for you to be able to carry out your work, complete education or participate in work training that is relevant to you. Read more here (in Norwegian only).