Support offered by AccessAbility

Please note that as from Welcome Week, the Disability Resource Centre will become AccessAbility. The new name emphasises our aim to provide an inclusive and accessible environment rather than focusing on disability.  We will continue to offer the same services and support for students, and advice and guidance to staff.

Our range of services includes:

  • assisting with informing academic staff about your support requirements
  • arranging your special teaching and examination arrangements, if required
  • helping you apply for relevant financial support, such as Disabled Students Allowance
  • loaning small items of equipment for short-term use
  • giving you access to the DRC IT Zone in the main library, where you can use assistive IT software.

If you have a hearing impairment we can also...

  • help you source support such as Sign Language Interpreters, Radio aids and any other appropriate equipment
  • match you up with suitable note takers
  • provide advice to your teaching staff on appropriate teaching strategies (such as lip reading conventions)
  • provide alert equipment for your university accommodation

If you have a physical or mobility difficulty we can also...

  • advise you about accessibility around campus, and assistive equipment and software (such as voice dictation)
  • provide you with accessible accommodation and help you liaise with relevant agencies about care support and additional assistive equipment
  • help you source funding for travel assistance.

If you have an unseen disability such as diabetes or epilepsy, we can also...

  • advise staff on any information you would like them to be aware of (such as epilepsy advice)
  • request staff to provide you with copies of lecture notes
  • help you source funding for travel assistance.

If you have a visual impairment we can also...

  • advise you about accessibility around campus, and assistive equipment and software
  • advise you about suitable accommodation and help you liaise with relevant agencies
  • support you and your department in locating accessible texts
  • request staff to provide you with copies of notes in a suitable format.

Please be aware that this is by no means a comprehensive list. If you require support other than that on this page, please contact us to discuss it.