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A person's disability cannot always be seen and can be both a physical or mental impairment. We want to make sure all staff and students with a disability are seen, heard, and supported.
We are dedicated to supporting students and staff who have physical or mental impairments, that may also impact an individual's study and/or their ability to carry out their day-to-day duties and responsibilities. For staff, we want you to feel you can thrive and succeed at your place of work. This is why we endeavor to support staff in the best way possible and look to meet their needs in their work environment. For students, it's important to us that you feel supported so you're able to excel in your studies. There are various support teams and networks across UCL to help and support your needs whilst in your studies.
If you can't find what you are looking for, please email edi@ee.ucl.ac.uk and a member of the EDI committee will respond. Please note that all information provided below can be found on the Disability Equality at UCL webpage.
Student Disability Equality and Support
As a Department we want all students to feel welcomed and supported whilst studying at UCL. We know that student life can be hard but these pressures are felt ever more so for a student with a disability. That is why we want to ensure all our students that we offer support and guidance throughout their studies. If you identify as a student with a disability, it is important to us that you feel your needs are being met. We want you to feel you're able to accomplish your goals.
Student Support
Access to Buildings
For information on access to UCL buildings and how UCL is compliant with the Equality Act 2010, you can go to the Access to Buildings webpage.
Digital Accessibility Hub
Digital Accessibility Hub provides information, and access to advice and resources, for all staff and students at UCL who have identified that they have a disability or an ergonomic need, and require support with IT. They also aim to provide guidance to managers and academic staff, about the provisions they should make for disabled staff and students.
Digital Accessibility Hub provides information, and access to advice and resources, for all staff and students at UCL who have identified that they have a disability or an ergonomic need, and require support with IT. They also aim to provide guidance to managers and academic staff, about the provisions they should make for disabled staff and students.
Disability Support for Students
UCL welcomes applicants from disabled students. Their aim is to promote and implement an inclusive learning and teaching environment, allowing students to study as independently as possible during their time at UCL. For more information, please go to the Disability Support for Students webpage.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
UCL has a wide range of platforms where you can find advice, support, and counseling, in person or online, for issues relating to mental health. Mental Health is extremely important to the Dept. of EEE and we want all our staff and students to feel they have the support they need to look after their wellbeing. For more information, click on the link to view the Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage.
UCL has a wide range of platforms where you can find advice, support, and counseling, in person or online, for issues relating to mental health. Mental Health is extremely important to the Dept. of EEE and we want all our staff and students to feel they have the support they need to look after their wellbeing. For more information, click on the link to view the Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage.
Student Networks
Student's Union UCL: Clubs & Societies
Student's Union UCL has a wide spectrum of clubs and societies that offer the best ways to get more out of your time at UCL. Offering you the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different cultures.
Student's Union UCL has a wide spectrum of clubs and societies that offer the best ways to get more out of your time at UCL. Offering you the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different cultures.
UCLU Autism Society
UCLU Autism Society raises awareness and understanding of autism spectrum conditions among UCL students. It's free to join, and there is no commitment involved — you are welcome to attend our socials and events, but there is no pressure to participate or contribute.
Staff who identify as having a physical and/or mental disability/impairment can find numerous support and networks to help them succeed at their place of work. At EEE, we want to help and make the adjustments you need to carry out your duties and responsibilities at work. We want to make sure you feel heard and want to know what we can do to help you grow at UCL.
You can find out more about how to join networks, what support is available to staff, and what development is available to you below.
Staff Support
What is a Reasonable Ajustment?
A cornerstone of the Equality Act 2010 is the duty to make a reasonable adjustment. This requires employers to take positive steps to ensure that people with a disability, impairment, mental or physical health condition can access and progress in employment. A reasonable adjustment is any step or steps UCL can reasonably take to prevent any provision, criterion or practice, or any physical feature of its premises, from putting a disabled person at a disadvantage in comparison with a non-disabled person.
To find out more information on how UCL supports staff through reasonable adjustment, please click here.
Access to Work
Access to Work is a programme run by the Department of Work and Pensions to support disabled people and those with long-term physical or mental health conditions in obtaining reasonable adjustments so they are not disadvantaged when doing their job.
Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences
Dyslexia is a hidden disability that affects around 10% of the population. Dyslexia, along with dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Attention Deficit Disorder are classed as Specific Learning Difficulties/differences (SpLDs). SpLDs are neurological rather than psychological, usually genetic, and aren’t linked to intellectual ability.
To find out what support is available, including useful links, please click here.
Digital Accessibility Hub
Digital Accessibility Hub webpages provide information, and access to advice and resources, for all staff and students at UCL who have identified that they have a disability or an ergonomic need, and require support with IT. They also aim to provide guidance to managers and academic staff, about the provisions they should make for disabled staff and students.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
UCL has a wide range of platforms where you can find advice, support, and counseling, in person or online, for issues relating to mental health. Mental Health is extremely important to the Dept. of EEE and we want all our staff and students to feel they have the support they need to look after their wellbeing. For more information, click on the link to view the Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage.
Staff Networks
Neurodivergent Staff Network
Neurodivergent Staff Network is a network setup for staff who identify as autistic or dyslexic, have Tourette Syndrome or ADHAD, or identify in any other way as neurodivergent. To find out how to join and for more information, please click on the link above.
Enable@UCL
Enable@UCL is a network that enables disabled staff to get to know each other, make professional alliances, offer peer support, share information, and join in social events. Its founding members recognise that in an organisation as big as UCL, it can be difficult to get to know people in other departments, particularly other disabled people.
