Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Disability Support Office Supporting students with a wide range of conditions: Mental health issues – eg depression and anxiety Medical conditions – eg epilepsy, diabetes, asthma Specific learning difficulties – eg dyslexia Sensory impairments – eg visual or hearing Autistic Spectrum Conditions/Asperger syndrome Impaired Mobility

Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Disability Support Office What we can do for you: Help you to arrange support and funding Recommend support within the university Communicate with university staff on your behalf (only with your permission) – eg teaching staff, accommodation, parking What you need to do: Contact us for an appointment

Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester University Support DSO caseworker for every school Disability Coordinator (DC) located in every school – details on DSO website Any reasonable adjustments required need to be organised via the DSO.

Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) External funding for support costs These are for UK students only You have to apply to your funding body and supply suitable evidence of a disability – the DSO can advise on this. They can be used to fund your disability-related study support needs They are not means tested They don’t have to be paid back.

Combining the strengths of UMIST and The Victoria University of Manchester Contact Details The Disability Support Office Room LG27 John Owens Building Tel Fax Minicom Internetwww.manchester.ac.uk/disability