Disability support for students
Find out how the Student Disability Service supports disabled students at Birmingham.
The Student Disability Service can provide you with support if you have a disability which impacts your ability to study.
What we can do for you
You are disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to carry out normal daily activities, including studying.
This includes:
- long-term mental or physical health conditions
- specific learning difficulties
- autism spectrum conditions.
If you think you may face barriers to your learning during your time at university because of a disability, we can give you the support and guidance needed to help you to have a good university experience.
The support we offer includes:
- creating a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) to inform your School of your requirements.
- working with Colleges to maintain up-to-date Inclusive Practice Standards (Word - 518KB).
- arranging exam adjustments, for example, extra time or rest breaks, depending upon your individual needs.
- supporting you in accessing non-medical helper support such as a specialist mentor or study skills tutor.
- supporting applications for the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and in setting up DSA funded support.
- providing advice and guidance on screenings for students who think they might have dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia.
- arranging library, parking, and housing accommodations.
Meet the team
The Student Disability Service (SDS) is a friendly and diverse team. We are passionate about promoting an inclusive, accessible learning experience at Birmingham.
Contact us
If you have any general queries, you can search our knowledge base. If that doesn't have what you need, you can contact disability@contacts.bham.ac.uk or call 0121 414 5130.
To speak with an adviser about the support and or adjustments you require, you’ll need to:
- complete an application with our service
- provide medical evidence of your disability.
We offer appointments both in person and online.
The Student Disability Service is based in the Student Hub. This is located in C Block of the Aston Webb building on our Edgbaston campus (you can find this on the campus map).
- View the Hub opening hours and full range of services at Student Hub Services.
