1. Disability and Dyslexia Service
Christine A Buchanan
Dean of Students
Annette Davidson
Disability Manager
RGU Student Services
Disability and Dyslexia Service

2. or visit www.rgu.ac.uk/disability e-mail: disability@rgu.ac.uk
You can find us at the...
Disability and Dyslexia Service,
Lower Ground, Student Services Building, Garthdee
InfoZone at St Andrew Street, City Centre (Tuesday a.m.)
or visit
RGU Student Services

3. Disability and Dyslexia Service
The service exists to advance an equal and accessible learning environment
Support individuals with physical and sensory impairments, health conditions, dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties
Short or long term support needs
RGU Student Services

4. Disability and Dyslexia Service
Admissions Issues re Disabled Students
The Law – it is unlawful to discriminate:-
In the arrangements made for determining admissions
In the terms on which it offers to admit the disabled person to the institution
By refusing or deliberately omitting to accept an application for his or her admission to the institution
RGU Student Services
Disability and Dyslexia Service

5. Admissions in practice
Ensure that the application process is accessible – e.g. alternatives to written forms, interviewing, tests
Can adjustments be made to the admissions criteria?
Look at each individual case on its merits
Work with the Disability & Dyslexia Service to look at alternatives
RGU Student Services
Disability and Dyslexia Service

6. Disability and Dyslexia Service
Things to consider
Look at entry criteria to identify potential barriers
Look at interview practice – are there barriers, can these be avoided?
Advertise the possibility of adjustments
Encourage disclosure
Be clear about competence standards and what they mean in practice
RGU Student Services
Disability and Dyslexia Service

7. Disability and Dyslexia Service
Contact us
Telephone –
RGU Student Services
Disability and Dyslexia Service