Support Available
Accessible Learning Support offers different ways to help you get the adjustments you need for your studies. You can meet with a Disability Officer either in person or via Microsoft Teams, or in some cases, recommendations can be made based on the information you provide, without the need for an appointment. During your conversation, we’ll talk about what’s worked for you in the past and review your information to find the best academic support for you, like exam arrangements or in-course help.
These supports will be listed in your Individual Student Support Agreement (ISSA), which will be shared with your School through a secure system, and you’ll receive a copy too. If you’re using the process where no meeting is required, we’ll send your ISSA beforehand so you can check everything is covered.
For postgraduate students returning to study, please note that support won’t automatically roll over to your new course, so you’ll need to set up new support arrangements.
We support students with a wide range of disabilities and conditions, including physical and mobility difficulties, visual or hearing impairments, medical conditions, specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), mental health challenges, autistic spectrum conditions, those with a working diagnosis, and other conditions too.
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.
