More information on what constitutes a disability can be found here. Read our guidance on medical evidence for those returning to study. Read our guidance on what constitutes medical evidence. Step 4 - Collect evidence of your disabilityīefore you have an appointment with one of our advisers, you should collect evidence demonstrating that you meet the Equality Act (2010) definitions of a disability to allow us to provide you with support. If you are not eligible for DSA, support is still available and you should discuss this with an adviser.įind out more about funding options. If you’re a new student, it’s important to apply for DSA before meeting with an adviser. If you are a UK student, funding is provided through the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). Some types of support including sign language interpreters, mental health mentoring and study skills tutoring will require you to apply for funding to cover these reasonable adjustments. This will help us suggest appropriate adjustments when you come to meet us for the first time.įind out more information about telling us about your disability. If you're a new student, once you've told us about your disability, our team of friendly advisers will get in contact with you to request further information through our Applicant Support Questionnaire (ASQ). There are multiple ways to tell our team that you have a disability, whether you're a new student or have already started your programme. Telling us about your disability will mean that you're able to access a range of appropriate support to facilitate your access to study. Step 2 - Tell us about your disability or long-term health condition Get in contact with the Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team. Alternatively, you can contact us through askUCL. If you’re unsure whether or not you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, or if you have questions about what support you can access, we would be happy to discuss this with you at a drop-in session or in an appointment. The Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team and the wider Student Support and Wellbeing department supports access to study for all disabled students which meets the Equality Act (2010) criteria.
Step 1 - Check you're eligible for support View the step-by-step guide here (PDF, 209KB), or read the instructions below.
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