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Disability Services

Support Hub - Disability Services

University of Dundee Disability Services

How we can help you

Disability Services provides free and confidential support and advice for disabled students. This includes students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health difficulties and dyslexia.

We offer needs assessments for the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), screening and diagnostic assessments for dyslexia, organizing non-medical personal help, and help using assistive technology.

Contact us

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Tel: +44 (0)1382 385402

Email: disability@dundee.ac.uk

Where to find us: Support Hub, Old Technical Institute, University of Dundee (see Campus Map)

Assistive Technology

The University provides a range of assistive learning technology available on all campus PCs, which is useful for ALL students. 

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A range of software is also available to download for students working off campus and distance learners. 

Useful Links

Useful Links

Coping in the Pandemic as a Disabled Student

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If you have a disability or a long-term health condition, coronavirus may have made life more complicated.

Advice on how you can approach these new challenges from Student minds

Exams /Coursework

Disability Services can arrange extra support or extra time for exams and coursework for students who require additional support. 

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If you think you may need additional support for your exams, make an appointment with us as soon as possible - don't leave it until the week before exams!!

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