Disabled student support
Our disabled student support service can
- offer advice and guidance to pre-entry university applicants and current students about the support available, including informal meetings and guidance appointments
- provide information and support for students with specific disabilities
- provide specialist induction events at the beginning of each academic year
- offer support with applications for Disabled Students' Allowances and carry out Needs Assessments at the Sheffield Regional Assessment centre
- offer individual packages of support for each student according to their disability
- offer psychological assessments and support for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
- provide an online support worker booking system
- assist in the organisation of specific exam, teaching and learning requirements
- provide information and training on IT and Assistive technology for disabled students
Introduction to the service by Claire Gandy
| Opening times | |
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| Monday | 8.45am–5.15pm |
| Tuesday | 8.45am–5.15pm |
| Wednesday | Student services 10am–7pm (5.15pm during University holidays) |
| Disabled student support 9am–5pm |
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| Thursday | 8.45am–5.15pm |
| Friday | 8.45am–5.15pm |
