Want to know what support there is for Disabled Students at BCU?

Drop-in to this session to create a fidget toy key chain and speak with a BCU Disability Support Adviser

BCU's Disability Support Team can offer:

• Appointments and drop-ins, whichever BCU campus you are studying on.

• Screening, assistance in getting a diagnostic assessment and support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties e.g. dyslexia.

• Reasonable adjustments you may need for exams, assessments, teaching sessions and course materials and information.

• Help with applications for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) where relevant.

• Study support workers where appropriate e.g. mentors or study skills tutors.

• Advice about enabling equipment and software.

• Information about campus accessibility, car parking and other individual requirements.

See Disability support

This session is open for all BCU students.

Whether you are unsure if you have a disability, keep it private, or open about your disability, you may be able to get support and adjustments. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. A mental health condition is considered a disability if it has a long-term effect on your normal day-to-day activity (Equality Act 2010).

Different types of disabilities include: Physical, Non-Visible (e.g sensory, health conditions), Neurodivergent (e.g ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia) and Mental Health.

If you think a disability or health condition is affecting your studies, please get in touch with the Disability Support Team to see what support is available. A Support Summary could outline recommendations for accommodations, such as extra time for exams or assignments.