Disability can mean different things for different people. It may include you, even if you don't consider yourself to be disabled. If you have study support needs related to a disability, including dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties, autism, Asperger's syndrome, or other health conditions, we are here to help you.
What we offer
The range of support and assistance that we can provide for disabled students.
Disabled Students Allowances (DSA)
An explanation of the Disabled Students’ Allowances, and how to go about applying for them.
Provision of non-medical helpers
You may be entitled to assistance from support workers to include note-takers, readers, library help, and mentors.
Equipment loan pool
The service holds a range of assistive equipment and software that may be used on short term loan.
Assistive technology
The university has a suite of assistive technology systems to enable disabled students to carry out their studies and achieve their academic goals
Disclosing a disability
The disability and learning support disclosure, consent and data protection statement.
Alternative exam arrangements
Alternative exam arrangements for students with disabilities to include specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, mental health difficulties, autism or Asperger's and other health conditions.
Useful forms
Download and fill out the forms you will need to register with and get support from us.
How to find us
Directions and photographs of the routes and buildings.
Contact us
Contact details for the service.
The Disability Service is offering a drop in session for disabled students every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
The sessions will be at 3 Elms Road. Just pop into reception, and you will be offered the next available slot (please note that sessions will be for 10 minutes only)
If you have alternative exam arrangements you will need to collect your personalised timetable from the Student Enquiry counter in Aston Webb from 23rd April 2012.
