Disability & Inclusion are here to support any student who has disclosed a disability during their academic studies at the University of Chester.
You may not think of yourself as disabled, but it’s worth considering whether you may be entitled to support.
We support students who:
- have a Physical Impairment or mobility issue
- have a Mental Health Condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
- have a Specific Learning Difference e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD
- have a Social/communication impairment such as Asperger’s Syndrome/other Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- are Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
- are Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment
- have a long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy
- have any condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010
Our Disability Support Officers offer information, advice and guidance on a range of areas including:
- Reasonable adjustments and support during your studies
- Obtaining up to date supporting evidence
- Suitable university accommodation
- Exam arrangements
- Provision of Support Workers
- Specialist equipment loan
- Funding applications (Disabled Students Allowance)
- Liaison with academic departments
- Accessible Parking
Our Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) staff offer:
- Information about the University of Chester’s identification process for specific learning differences such as dyslexia
- Targeted specialist study skills tutorials and referral to an external agency for specialist one-to-one study skills once DSA is approved.
Contact
To find out more, or ask about booking an appointment, please email our Student Services Helpdesk at studentservices@chester.ac.uk or call 01244 511550. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.
Alternatively, you can find lots of useful additional information on our Inclusion | University of Chester When contacting the team please include the following information:
- Your name
- Your student number (if known)
- A contact telephone number
- Email address
- Your message
- What site you will be/are studying at