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Disabled Student Support

Disabled Student Support

Disabled Student Support

Disabled Student Support helps over 4,000 students each year who have a variety of conditions. Our disability specialists can answer all types of disability enquiries, assess support needs and provide support packages.

Study Ready Events

Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to meet Disabled Student Support at one of our Study ready events. At our Study Ready events, there are a wide range of live online sessions to help prepare you for life at university.

On campus checklist

Register

Register with Disabled Student Support to get help with your studies

How to register
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Apply

Get help with the costs of specialist equipment, support workers or extra travel

How to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance
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Contact us

Not eligible for Disabled Students' Allowance or unsure what support you need? See what we can offer you

Book an appointment
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For study needs assessors

Find out what support is available to disabled students at Sheffield Hallam

Information for DSA Assessors
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Who we support

We provide support and guidance for all disabilities and medical conditions that have lasted, or are likely to last, for 12 months or more.

Find out what specific support is available.

Find out who we support

Types of support

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Software and equipment

The Sheffield Hallam Digital skills service has a range of specialist tools to help you with your work.

View the Assistive Technology we support
On campus checklist

Learning contracts

Your learning contract advises relevant staff what support you need.

Find out about getting a learning contract