Back An introduction to the support and services available at our university.
Background
Our Disability Advice Team offers support, information and guidance on any disability related matters within our University. Support is available to students with a range of disabilities and long term conditions such as COPD and mental health.
Support is tailored on an individual basis in order to ensure access to the most effective support for you. Some examples of support other students have found useful are:
- Exam or Assessment adjustments (e.g. extra time, use of a PC, etc.)
- Support with reading and research from our Alternative Format Suite
- Advice about the Disabled Student Network (DSN, available for UK students)
You can see the range of support services the university offers here.
How could this affect me?
Getting used to life as a University student can be a challenge for anyone, it is important to know that there is support, information and resources available if you need them. Talking to us about the support available, any questions or concerns you have, and visiting campus, might help you make a decision whether you want to study with us, and ensure you have the best possible university experience if you do.
What to do next?
Contact Disability Advice to find out more about the support available at the University of St Andrews
Practical tips
Where possible we would suggest you contact our Disability Advice Team as soon you have an offer of a place, even if you haven’t decided that you are definitely studying with us. This will give us plenty of time to talk about your support, give you an opportunity to look around our campus and ensure any support is in place for when you start.
Our Disability Advisers are as follows….
Kate runs a weekly autism group for students during Semester and is actively promoting ways to ensure positive transitions to University for students. Kate’s practice is grounded in a student-centred approach that promotes inclusion, wellbeing and equal access to opportunities. She enjoys finding new and creative ways to improve practice, involve people and develop positive cultures and experiences for all.
John sees the role of Disability Adviser as ensuring access to materials for all students with the emphasis on inclusive practice, and as a support mechanism working towards empowering individuals wherever possible.
Sheila takes a student-centred approach that promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity with the aim that every student with whom she works has a positive University experience.
Michelle’s role in the Disabilities team is to help promote social mobility and enhance individual’s life chances through ensuring equal opportunities and removal of barriers, wherever possible, for students with disabilities. This is achieved by utilising a student-centred approach thus empowering students by working together to assess their individual needs, agreeing and implementing tailored support packages.
Sarah is passionate about promoting Higher Education to disabled individuals and Widening Participation agendas. She believes that University is an important and enriching experience to help people understand and critique the world around them.