Applying for an educational support for young people with a disability
If you are disabled and are under the age of 30, you can apply for support that will make it easier for you to attend education, such as a taxi allowance, a communication support worker or adjusted software.
Last updated on 13 September 2024
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Applying for support
You can apply for the following forms of support at UWV (Employee Insurance Agency):
- tools such as reading software or a special mouse;
- compensation for transport, such as for a wheelchair van;
- personal support, such as an interpreter.
You can read more about applying for support on uwv.nl, including on what the conditions are.
Pupil transport (in Dutch) for pupils in primary and secondary education can be requested from the municipality.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet overige OCW-subsidies, artikel 19a
Uitvoeringsbesluit onderwijsvoorzieningen voor jongeren met een handicap
Regeling onderwijsvoorzieningen voor jongeren met een handicap