Disability should not be a barrier to entering higher education and there are now many more disabled students in higher education than in the past.

What support is available?

Universities and colleges are able to provide the right type of support to all their current and prospective students in order to give everyone a fair chance.

The type of support you are given will be tailored to suit your needs and can include

• a meeting before you begin to agree the support required for your study programme

• flexible teaching and assessment methods

• production of resources in different formats such as Braille and audio tape

• provision of specialist equipment such as computer hardware and software, audio facilities, laptop computers and electronic study aids

• a reader and note-taker in lectures and exams

• personal assistance

• an individual learning support plan

• transport support from your local authority

Although you do not have to, it is a good idea to declare your disability when filling out your UCAS application form.

More information

Visit the Gr8choice web site for more information - click the bus below to take you there

You can find lots of information and help on the following websites

Skill National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Direct Gov Disability Pages

BBC Ouch!

AchieveAbility

Pluss website (Pluss provides high quality employment, training and equipment for disabled people in South West England)

Resources

From Aimhigher West Area

Aimhigher West Area Disability Map The Road to Higher Education

Aimhigher West Area Guide to Disabled Student Allowance

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