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 Queen Mary’s Schools
regarding ‘reasonable adjustments’
Support in ensuring that course materials are fully
accessible
Diagnostic assessments for students who think that
they might have specific learning differences
Specialist one-to-one study skills support for
students with dyslexia and other specific learning differences
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
