The university’s Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) offers advice, guidance and support for students with disabilities, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia and dyspraxia, from application through to graduation. The range of support that the DDS is able to provide includes:
Support and guidance in applying for the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA)
Support for international disabled students
Liaison with staff in QMUL’s Schools regarding ‘reasonable adjustments’
Support in ensuring that course materials are fully accessible
Screenings for students who think that they might have specific learning difficulties
Referrals to assess whether or not a student has a specific learning difficulty
Specialist one-to-one study skills support for students with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
Specialist mentoring support for students with mental health difficulties and autism
On-site DSA needs assessments
Access to non-specialist human support, e.g. note-taking
Access to assistive technology
Guidance in accessing examination concessions such as additional time
