Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services

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  • Blind or partially-sighted students
  • Deaf or hard of hearing students
  • Students with Asperger Syndrome or other autistic spectrum disorders
  • Students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties (SpLDs)
  • Students with long-term medical conditions
    • What support is available?
    • How do I access support?
    • How can I get funding to pay for support?
    • What can I do to help myself?
    • What other support is available to me at UCL?
    • What other support is available?
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  • Students with mobility difficulties
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What support is available?

Students with a long-term medical condition can access a variety of support services, subject to availability and suitability, without applying for any additional funding.  These include:

• Daily drop-in sessions to meet with a Disability Adviser – Monday-Friday, 2pm-4pm (term-time only)

• Pre-arranged orientation visits during the summer or at the start of term

• Access to the Student Enabling IT (SEnIT) Suite with assistive technology such as large-screen PCs, text-to-speech and magnification software

• Small equipment loans, e.g., digital voice recorders

• Extended library loan facility – so that you can keep library materials for longer

• Support applying for special exam arrangements – such as extra time or rest breaks

• Assistance with requesting copies of handouts or lecture presentations on advance from your department

• Liaison with Student Accommodation about any necessary modifications to your accommodation

• Advice and guidance, for both you and your department, about the potential impact of your disability on your studies and how this can be accommodated

To access a range of other services, you will need to apply for additional funding. Depending on your needs, these services could include:

• A full assessment of your academic support needs carried out at an accredited assessment centre

• Computer equipment and specialised software for you to own

• Ergonomic aids, such as chairs or book stands

• Note-taking support in lectures and seminars

• Support from a personal assistant – e.g., to help you get around UCL or visit the library