Butterflies and Icebreakers − how the support system for students with disabilities works at University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce

Abstract

Two statuettes the Butterfly and Icebreakers given to Siedlce University of Natural
Sciences and Humanities for the program of inclusive education for students with disabilities gave the author of this article inspiration to look simultaneously at the students and
the Centre for Education and Rehabilitation of Disabled Students. The Centre operates on
three levels Pre-student, Student and Post-student and offers different services for students according to their specific needs, which means making the university physically,
educationally, psychologically and socially accessible. Students are compared to Butterflies
who undergo four stages, from being pupils at school, later are enrolled and adjust to
university rules, then become students, take part in all aspects of academic life and finally
Butterflies when they graduate and find their successful professional career.