Sheenagh Hull Disability Coordinator working with the Faculty of Environment Environment PGR SeptOct 2017 Not for you Approximately 10 of students at the University have declared a disability ID: 650846
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Supporting Disabled Students
Sheenagh Hull, Disability Coordinator working with the Faculty of EnvironmentEnvironment PGR, Sept/Oct 2017Slide2
Not for you?
Approximately10% of students at the University have declared a disabilityFor taught postgraduate courses:8% home/EU, only 1.5
% other international students
Many haven’t declared and many don’t know what is available
Nearly all students will know someone who is a ‘disabled student’ and could advise them (if appropriate!)
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Not for you?
Much lower for international students - why?Better support systems at home?
Not aware of legal protection and University support here?
Concerns about tutors, supervisors or sponsors?
Whether UK, EU or international, even if not you
then someone you know, live with, work with…
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What is a disability?
Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia, ADHD)Asperger SyndromeSignificant sight lossHearing loss
Physical / mobility impairments (difficulty walking, sitting, writing)
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What is a disability?
Long-term medical conditions (epilepsy, heart conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic fatigue syndrome)Mental health conditions (eating disorders, generalised anxiety disorder, bipolar)
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Not a disability – anything short-term or…
Wearing glasses or contactsOccasionally feeling low or panickyBroken arm or legAddiction / alcoholismPoor handwritingEnglish as an additional languagePregnancy!
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Should you come and see us?
Do you struggle with…?Managing competing deadlinesCompleting all the required readingHearing in lectures or groupworkReading small printGetting around the UniversityUsing a PC for long periods
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More information
The full presentation on Minerva:what we need from youmore about what we do deadlines for exam
requests
links for Disabled Students
Allowancehow to contact us and find us
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What we need first
We need to see evidence of disability, from a medical professional or psychological assessment:Diagnosis Duration (long term / ongoing)
Example of an impact on everyday activity or study
We can give you advice on what you need
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What we facilitate
Recommendations to your School (PowerPoint slides in advance, handouts in larger font, flexible deadlines)Practical help* (notetaker, library assistance, study skills tutor)Apps and software* (support for reading, organisation)Ergonomic kit* (keyboard, mouse, chair)* May need external funding
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What we facilitate
Exam access arrangements including:Vivas and presentations, egUse of a PC/equipmentChair with back supportExaminer awareness
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Examination requests
We may need to explore this with you or ask for supporting documents, so don’t wait until near the date…If you struggle in exams, you may benefit from other study support, so don’t wait …Contact Disability Services
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More information – external funding
Disabled Students Allowance: SFE guide: what are DSAs?
Research Councils
For other funders, see
YourDSA
:
www.yourdsa.com/
Sponsors
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PGR Disability Contact – research students
Jacqui MantonOther support in Environment:Your named research administratorSupervisorsPG Tutor
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More information
Disability Services in Chemistry West Building disability@leeds.ac.uk0113 343 3927open 9:00-17:00
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More information
Disability Services counter open 9:00-17:00Drop in for a short private chat 9:30-16:00 to 13 Oct, then9:30-11:00 & 14:00-16:00 for rest of term
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How to find us
Through the arch into Clothworkers Court, next to the Great Hall
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How to find us
Across the court and through the archway in the corner
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How to find us
Straight along the path, past the School of Media and Communication
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How to find us
In the main entrance to Chemistry West – we’re right there
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