The Disability and Academic Skills Services currently support students with a range of disabilities including: dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical and mobility difficulties, social communication disorders, mental health issues and various medical conditions.
The team has a Disability Advisor to advise students and the University staff on the learning needs of students with disabilities or medical conditions. The Sensory Advisor assists students with vision and/or hearing impairments to access course materials in alternative formats and access assistive technology. The team also has a Dyslexia Advisor, who offers initial screening for dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, and assists students with obtaining full educational psychology reports etc. Our specialist team of support staff can provide assistance in various forms, for example: note-takers, readers, communicators, signers, non-medical helpers and mentors – all normally funded from the Disabled Students’ Allowance.
The team can provide advice to prospective applicants at any stage of the application process. We advise applicants to contact us early in the process to help establish what we can offer and whether the University’s facilities are suitable. For further information, see contact details below.
Disability and Academic Skills Services Contact Details
For advice on general disability issues and the impact on your studies, please contact:
