Current Students
If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty or suspect that you may have dyslexia please contact us on 02920 416170 or
disability@uwic.ac.uk
You may be eligible for support if you have a long term condition (usually ongoing for at least a year) which has a significant impact on your studies. If you are unsure whether this includes you please get in touch!
We currently provide support for approximately 1300 students with a range of disabilities and impairments. Below are some examples of the conditions for which we provide support.
Dyslexia and specific learning difficulties
Aspergers Syndrome/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Long term illness such as diabetes, epilepsy, HIV or cancer
Mental health issues
Physical impairment/mobility issues
All support is specific to your needs and we will talk you through a range of options to make sure that support works for you. It is important that you contact us to establish this and continue to communicate with us throughout your studies.
You can also look through the links on the left for more information on how to access support, including a Disabled Students’ Allowance.