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Disabled students

Almost 10% of our students have some kind of disability. We need to make sure we can provide our students with the right level of support to maximise their potential and remove barriers to learning.

The University provides general and condition-specific support to disabled students through Disabled Students’ Assessment and Support, and guidance is available for staff teaching students with conditions such as dyslexia or Asperger Syndrome.

Disability Services

Disabled students may need special arrangements for exams and other assessment. Find out how schools and Disability Services can help.

Disclosing disability

The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Support worker team

The Support Worker Team coordinates non-medical helper support for disabled students provided by the University of Leeds. 

Disability contacts in schools

The University has a network of Disability Contacts within academic schools, faculties, and services. 

Funding for disabled students

The main source of funding for disabled students from the UK is the Disabled Students' Allowance.  

Supporting disabled students

Disability Services, schools and other services have an important role in the support provided to disabled students.

Teaching disabled students

Making our teaching accessible to disabled students, including those studying for research degrees, can benefit all our students. 

Disabled international students

Unlike "home" disabled students, disabled international students are not entitled to UK Government funding for academic support.  

Disabled postgraduate researchers

The University is experienced in supporting disabled Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs). Disabled Students Assessment and Support (DSAS), the individual PGR and their academic School work together to remove any barriers a student may face in their studies; including putting in place reasonable adjustments to the transfer and viva process.

Accessible written materials

Design documents and written materials in ways that will make them accessible to as many people as possible.

Free to Use Software, Apps and Online Tools for Students

There are a variety of free to use software, apps and online tools available for students. These can aid with academic skills; such as time management, organisation and note taking.