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Accessibility statement

You may not think of yourself as disabled, but if you have:

Then, along with other disabilities, when you register, you may want to share that with us so we can talk with you about your studies and the support available.

Whether you’re studying for a qualification or a standalone module, depending on your specific situation, the learning outcomes, and teaching approach, some courses may be more suited to you than others. Take time to understand how we provide teaching and learning, read the description carefully and ask any additional questions about what’s involved. This will ensure you get the right support to make the best of your studies.

The key is to share that you have a disability when you register, which will prompt us to ask you to tell us more so we can support your study.

It can take over 16 weeks to get support in place, so it’s a good idea to choose your study and register well before the final registration date of your course.

You can read about the steps to prepare to study with us. If you have questions about your choice of qualification or module, please contact us for help.

Discover how the OU’s Disability Support Team helps students with advice, adjustments and resources.

I never believed I could achieve a qualification, let alone a degree. I worked at my own pace, and the support I was given throughout gave me the ability to succeed. I cannot thank the OU enough for making me achieve, what was in my eyes, unachievable.

You may not think of yourself as disabled, but if you have:

Then, along with other disabilities, when you register, you may want to share that with us so we can talk with you about your studies and the support available.

The key is to share that you have a disability when you register, which will prompt us to ask you to tell us more so we can support your study.

It can take over 16 weeks to get support in place, so it’s a good idea to choose your study and register well before the final registration date of your course.

The more we know about your requirements, the better we can assist in meeting them. To learn more about how the OU supports students with disabilities, email [email protected].

Discover how the OU’s Disability Support Team helps students with advice, adjustments and resources.