Support for disabled students/students with SpLDs
You may be eligible for support from the University's Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) if you have “an impairment or condition which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities”. This may include:
A Specific Learning Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD)
A mental health condition (e.g. depression or an anxiety disorder)
An Autism Spectrum Condition
A physical impairment or mobility difficulty
A longstanding/chronic condition (e.g. Lupus, arthritis, cystic fibrosis etc.)
Blindness or a visual impairment
Deafness or a hearing impairment
Support from DDSS is tailored to individual needs, but could include:
A Learning Support Plan for your department, so teaching and support staff are aware of your support needs
Extra support in classes/exams – e.g. note-takers
Support to access the campus
One-to-one study support (e.g. a study mentor)
Additional time in exams, where necessary
“Yellow stickers” to alert markers to Specific Learning Difficulties or other difficulties
Help applying for Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA)
Learning Support Plans (LSPs)
This document lists many of the frequently-made recommendations for adjustments, and how we address these within the department.
Disability Liaison Officer (DLO)
All departments have a DLO (Disability Liaison Officer), a member of staff whose role it is to help you get the support you need. The DLOs for History are Nico Black and Tehyun Ma. Please contact Nico or Tehyun if you are having difficulties or would like to discuss how we can support you.