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OU disability contacts
For queries about services and support for disabled students
The Disability Resources Team coordinates services and support for students with disabilities, including alternative format materials, specialist equipment, communication support and publications.
For any module, registration or general finance enquiries
Tel:0845 300 6090 Email:
For queries about Disabled Students' Allowances and applications
The Disabled Students' Allowances Office (DSAO)Tel:01908 654136 Textphone:01908 659955 Fax:01908 659956 Email:
Please note: If you are in Scotland you should instead contact The OU in Scotland office for advice and an application form:
For advice about study and the materials and support available
Contact an adviser at your regional or national centre
For information about needs assessments for disabled students
The Open University Access Centre is a member of the National Network of Assessment Centres
Information for all students:
Information about:
Help us help you
Would you like to help us? You could
- be an assistant to a disabled student at residential school - training is provided
- become a volunteer reader at our Audio Recording Centre
- give us feedback on our services to
If calling from outside the UK, use the UK international code of 44 and remove the first zero of the phone number
