Going into higher education
Universities and colleges are increasingly aware of the needs of disabled students. They can provide support in a number of ways- and you may be able to get financial help too!
Questions:
- Where will I study?
- The support that you may need whilst studying
- Support with day to day living
- Money and funding
- BE HONEST about your abilities. It is easier to get the right help and support now rather than at a later stage.
Every university or college has a disability advisor or learning support co-ordinator to help get the most out of your time in higher education.
Thought!
Contact or visit the institution before making a decision. You will need to check out that every thing is accessible and just right for you and your specific needs.
Learning your rights
It is unlawful for schools and other education providers to discriminate against disabled ‘learners’.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) introduced a public authority equality duty. The duty is aimed at encouraging public authorities to consider the needs of disabled people as part of their every day activities.
Help and advice is available from the equality and human rights commission
www.equalityhumanrights.com
Funding
Sources of extra financial help for disabled students include:
- Disabled students allowance
- Access to learning fund
- Disabled living allowance
- Employment and support allowance
- Financial help aimed at disabled students is paid on top of the standard student finance package.
