All disabled students are advised to register with Disability Services as soon as possible to ensure individual adjustments are made, particularly for examinations.
Note: Disability Services is now located in the Old Technical Institute (OTI), building number 7 on the campus map.
What do we do?
Provide a range of confidential services for disabled students and staff, including those with physical and sensory impairments, medical conditions, mental health difficulties and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Provide specialist information and advice to all University staff, including identifying reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of disabled people.
Liaise closely with all Academic Schools and Student and Academic Support Services across the University.
Provide training opportunities for all staff to raise awareness of disability issues and to support staff in providing an inclusive learning and working environment.
Develop disability-related guidance and policy, including procedures for handling disability disclosure.
Advise the University of its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) and related legal/quality assurance requirements.
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