During your registration appointment with Disability Services a Disability Officer will discuss and agree appropriate reasonable adjustments for you in the academic environment (in-course support) e.g. exam support. Your Disability Officer will consider what support you found beneficial in the past and assess the information contained in your medical evidence.
The supports and reasonable adjustments that are recommended for you will be outlined on an Individual Student Support Agreement (ISSA). ISSAs will be sent to Academic Schools in the University via a secure system (SharePoint). You will receive a copy of your ISSA too.
After receiving the Individual Student Support Agreement, it is the responsibility of your School to ensure that the recommended academic adjustments are implemented and shared with other Schools if necessary.
We currently provide support to students with a wide range of disabilities, including:
- Physical and mobility difficulties
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
- Medical conditions
- Specific learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia
- Mental health difficulties
- Autistic Spectrum Conditions
The nature and type of support available varies and will be tailored to meet your individual requirements, but may include the following:
- Arranging in-course support including: lectures notes in advance; flexibility with deadlines; exam support; extended short-term library loans etc.
- Assisting with your application for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) or other funded support. (Please see more information below).
- Liaising with School staff to ensure that they are aware of your specific support requirements.