Support for students with disabilities in the UK universities

Abstract

Abstract. This paper examines the current status of higher education provision for disabled students in the UK universities. Commenting on the dynamics of relevant legislation in the Introduction, the authors survey the types of support that disabled students are entitled to in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010, comprising important pieces of legislation that redefine the role of a disabled person in the British society. The article touches on the financial support that disabled students receive in Britain, namely a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), giving figures for the academic year 2016-17. Peer relations between ablebodied and disabled students are also discussed.

Academic Achievements of College Graduates With Learning Disabilities Vis-a-Vis Admission Criteria and Academic Support

“…Institutions of higher education in Great Britain promote students with LD by providing financial support, depending on the individual needs of the student, and customized learning plans that include study skills support, note-taking support, and assistive technology (Taylor, Turnbull, Bleasdale, Francis, & Forsyth, 2017). Students in British universities are entitled to support from their teachers in the form of handouts, adjusted teaching methods, and time extensions (Lukianova & Fell, 2016).…”

Disability disclosure: categorical and cultural difficulties HETL Scotland 2017

“…Disabled students, therefore, need to make use of a range of university provided disability-support services to overcome disabling barriers present in their institutions and access the HE sector on an equal footing to that of their non-disabled peers. A typical university gives advisory service to disabled students, offering guidance and information as well as facilitating support for a range of students with physical or sensory impairments, specific learning difficulties (SLD), mental health issues and health conditions (Lukinova and Fell, 2016).…”