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)

Disability Liaison Officer (DLO)

All schools have a DLO (Disability Liaison Officer), a member of staff whose role it is to help you get the support you need. The DLO for History is Lucy Brown. Please contact Lucy if you are having difficulties or would like to discuss how we can support you.