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Disabilities and learning diversity

If you are not sure whether our Service might be of use to you, then please contact us to find out.

Some of what 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 differences such as dyslexia
• Provide information and guidance for disabled applicants
• Provide assistance in accessing the Disabled Students' Allowance or similar funds for equipment and other help needed for study
• Liaison with other agencies who can provide the sorts of assistance students might need, such as Hampshire Autistic Society or Mobility and Orientation Trainers
• Help with arranging assessments, such as dyslexia assessments, where these are needed to support applications for assistance
• Support in setting up appropriate exam arrangements where students might need, for example, additional writing time or rest breaks
• Offer staff training opportunities on disability awareness issues
• Provide assistance and advice to academic staff on how to provide an inclusive learning environment for students and guidance for all staff on how to create an inclusive working environment