Information » Education » Special Education Needs » Support in Higher Education
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Each university will have a disability statement and a member of staff who is responsible for arranging support for students with disabilities.
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When choosing a university these are some issues that you may want to consider:
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What courses are on offer
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The content of the courses and how they are assessed
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What support is on offer for disabled students - each university will have a member of staff who is responsible for arranging support for disabled students. The level of support offered may vary between universities.
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How far from home they are prepared to go
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How large/small the university is
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Would they like to live in a town, city, more rural area etc
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How easy it is to travel around the area
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What other facilities the university has and how accessible the site is
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What kind of accommodation they have - are there any facilities for disabled students
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Are there/have there recently been other disabled students there
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Disabled Students Allowance
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If you have a disability and are applying to higher education (university) you may be able to claim Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
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This allowance is claimed from the local authority.
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They will ask for evidence of your disability and may want you to have an assessment.
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The money can be used to pay for staff to support you, equipment or disability-related transport costs.
