Disability and Dyslexia

The Learning Support Team is the main point of contact for disabled students who require information, advice and support. Although you might not identify yourself as having a disability, the term ‘disabled’ is a general term covering a wide range of conditions including:

• a specific learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, dyscalculia)
• a visual or hearing impairment
• a mental health condition (e.g. depression, anxiety)
• a mobility impairment
• an autistic spectrum condition
• a long-term medical condition (e.g. epilepsy, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis)
• any other condition which has a substantial, long-term and adverse effect on the ability to study.

The Equality Act 2010 defines that a person has a disability if:

• they have a physical or mental impairment
• the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to perform normal day-to-day activities

Our team of Learning Support Advisers can provide information, advice and assistance on a range of issues including:

• applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance
• assessment for dyslexia and other specific learning differences
• help with obtaining up to date supporting medical evidence
• creation of a Learning Support Plan to inform lecturers of your needs
• the identification of reasonable adjustments to support effective engagement with your studies
• additional arrangements for exams and assessments
• arranging non-medical assistance, (e.g. dyslexia study coach, specialist mentor, sign language interpreter, etc.)
• the provision of specialist loan equipment, (e.g. digital recorder, alarm alerting devices, short-term loan laptop, etc.)
• liaison with academic departments
• Signposting to other university learning support provision (e.g. academic writing mentors, study skills sessions, etc.)

Drop-in Sessions

To speak to a Learning Support Adviser, we offer brief daily drop-in sessions via Zoom video call or telephone during term-time, Mon-Fri, 12-2pm.  Drop-in sessions are ideal for general enquiries and issues that can be addressed reasonably quickly.  To access a drop-in, simply contact Student Development and Well-being on the morning you wish to access a drop-in and a member of the team will arrange things for you.  *Please note that a limited number of drop-in sessions are provided each day and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to book an appointment with a Learning Support Adviser

Appointments with a Learning Support Adviser are available via Zoom video call and telephone and are suitable where the enquiry or issue is likely to take more time to address than that of a drop-in session.  To arrange an appointment, simply contact Student Development and Well-being on:

E: sdw@hope.ac.uk

T: 0151 291 3427

Further information can be found in our Learning Support Leaflet.

Learning Support Plans

Information for students needing a learning support plan.

Funding

Information about funding for students with a disability or dyslexia.