Finding out about your institution

Find out about the following within your institution.

  • What is the role of the disability officer (or other appropriate person)?
  • Are there any leaflets explaining the services available for disabled students, or is there information on your institution’s website?
  • What individual specialist support staff does your institution provide for students with disabilities? How do they support learning?

Areas to check

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  1. Using these resources
  2. Staff development
    1. People's assumptions
    2. Communicating effectively
    3. Use of language
    4. Providing individual support
    5. Accessible learning materials
    6. Encouraging self-esteem
    7. Barriers in an environment
    8. Group work
    9. Practical-based activities
    10. Assessment
    11. Alternative assessment
    12. Procedures for communicating with academic staff
    13. Facilitating disclosure
    14. Disability Discrimination Act: Your responsibilities
    15. Finding out about your institution
    16. Recording your personal development
  3. Help
  4. Site customisation