Guidance at Every Step
Disability Services are here to help
We support students with disabilities and long-term conditions
Queen’s University Disability Services invites 2021/22 Offer Holders to an Information Session
When: Thursday 29 April 2021, 6.30pm (sharp) – 8.30pm
Where: MS Teams
A Welcome from Disability Services
This event is for all applicants who are holding offers for 2021 entry at the University. It is open to prospective students and their parents/guardians. We will be running this event virtually, and there will be lots of opportunities to ask any questions about: the registration process, what support is available, or anything else you may be wondering!
Accessing the Event
Accessing the Information Evening is very easy and straightforward.
Click below to:
- View our Event Programme
- View our ‘How-to’ Guide on Navigating this Event Page
- View our ‘How-to’ Guide on accessing MS Teams on the evening
DISABILITY SERVICES SUPPORT
We would like to make your transition to University easier by informing you of the range of supports available through Disability Services.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Hear about the range of supports available for students who disclose a disability
- Understand how to register with Disability Services
- Meet with staff to discuss funded support through Disabled Students’ Allowances
- Discuss possible support with Disability Officers for each Faculty/School at Queen’s
- Chat with staff from Accommodation at Queen’s.
IT ALL STARTS HERE
Please complete the registration form using the email address associated with your UCAS application
Event Running Schedule
Part 1: Main Room
6:30pm
- Welcome & Overview
- Accessing supports through Disability Services
- Student Perspectives of Disability Support
- Overview of Funded Supports including Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)
Part 2: Breakout Rooms
7:15pm – 8:30pm
A number of breakout rooms have been arranged to allow you to ask any questions about:
- Funded Support
- In-Course & Exam Support
- Accommodation
We would encourage you to plan your evening to ensure you can access each of the three rooms
Attendees are asked to enter the breakout room which aligns to the area you are domiciled in, as this will include the information which is most relevant to you.
Northern Ireland – Disabled Students’ Allowances (Surnames A to M)
Northern Ireland – Disabled Students’ Allowances (Surnames N to Z)
Great Britain & Republic of Ireland – Disabled Students’ Allowances and Funding for Students with Disabilities (FSD)
Part 3:
x:xxpm
Speak to a Disability Officer from the Faculty for which you hold an offer.
There are three Faculties at Queen’s:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
- Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS)
- Medicine, Health & Life Sciences (MHLS)
If you are not sure which Faculty your School or Course belongs to, you can click here.
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences →
Engineering & Physical Sciences →
Medicine, Health & Life Sciences →
Part 4:
X:XXpm
Queen’s Accommodation
Watch our short presentation and Q&A from Queen’s Accommodation who will outline the range of rooms they have, and what support is available for students with disabilities and/or long-term conditions.
Session 17:30pm-7:50pm |
Session 27:50pm-8:10pm |
Session 38:10pm-8:30pm | |
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Group 1 |
Engineering & Physical Sciences
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Accommodation |
Funded Support |
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Group 2 |
Funded Support |
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences |
Accommodation |
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Group 3 |
Accommodation |
Funded Support |
Medicine, Health & Life Sciences |