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In most cases, we are able to accept students’ declarations about their needs as sufficient evidence when arranging reasonable adjustments. However, in situations where adjustments involve finite resources (e.g. studio accommodation, or blue-badge car parking spaces) or have a financial or practical implication for the University (provision of adapted desks or seating), we may request appropriate medical or professional evidence. This ensures that resources are allocated fairly, effectively, and in a way that meets the needs of all students. The table below shows the support that can be accessed, with and without evidence.  Accessing Disabled Students' Allowance will require you to have medical evidence. Additional information about DSA can be found on the Student Hub.

 

No Additional Evidence – University Support – Support available based on student self-declaration when registering with DSIT. 
Evidence Required – University Support – Will require additional supporting evidence. 
Evidence Required – DSA Support - Requires external assessment via Disabled Students’ Allowance.  Medical evidence will be required by your funding body. 
 

No Additional Evidence – University Support

Evidence Required – University Support

Evidence Required – DSA Support

 

 

 

En-suite university accommodation.

 

Quieter university accommodation.

Studio accommodation.

 

Accommodation close to campus.

 

Fridges or sharps bins in accommodation.

 

Adaptations to accommodation.

 

University accommodation subsidy.

 

Private-sector accommodation subsidy.

 

1-week deadline extension.

 

3-week temporary deadline extension for a maximum period of 3 months. 

 

Permanent 3-week deadline extension for entire course.

N/A

General teaching adjustments (including Core Inclusive Practices available to all students).

 

Provision of adapted seating / desks in teaching rooms.

 

Physical adaptations to the campus. 

 

Personal laptop computer.

Assistive software or hardware.

 

Ergonomic equipment for your accommodation.

 

25% additional time in exams.

 

Smaller or separate room for examinations.

 

Anything over 25% additional time in exams.

N/A

Locker for storing items on site.

Blue-badge car parking.

 

Car parking permit for accommodation sites.

 

Funded taxi travel allowance (if unable to use public transport).

Access to general library accessibility services (such as chapter scanning, RNIB Bookshare, coloured paper).

 

Access to study development tutors, assistive technology tutor and academic liaison librarians.

 

N/A

Regular 1:1 study skills tuition.

 

Regular 1:1 specialist mentoring.

 

Other non-medical help (e.g. BSL support).

 

Evidence Support

If you want to discuss your evidence, diagnosis, or talk about how to get new evidence for DSA, please book a Service Coordinator Appointment through our Appointments booking section on the Student Hub portal.  


If you think you may have a specific learning difficulty, you can use our online screener, QuickScreen, and we will then invite you to discuss the results with us.  Please use your student number and YSJ email address to access this screener. 


To be assessed for ADHD or autism, you will need to go through your GP.

 

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