Disability and neurodiversity
We strive to create an inclusive, accessible environment in which everyone is enabled to contribute and flourish.
The Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisory Group collaborates with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team to develop and implement the Disability Inclusion Plan. This work aligns with other cross-institutional initiatives to advance equality and inclusion of minority groups.
Support for students with disabilities or neurodiversity
If you are a prospective, incoming or current student with a disability or neurodiversity, the pages below may be useful in outlining what support is available to you.
Academic adjustments guidance
The Academic adjustments guidance provides students with practical information on procedures for declaring a disability and the kind of reasonable adjustments which are available on a case-by case basis.
Advice and support for incoming students
The Students with disabilities page provides an overview of support available to prospective and incoming students who may have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition.
Advice and support for students with disabilities
The disabilities advice and support page provides an overview of support offered through Student Services. This includes information on the team, School and professional services units' disability co-ordinators, requesting alternative formats, and academic and exam arrangements.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSN)
If you are a student from the UK and have a disability, ongoing medical condition, longstanding mental health problem or specific learning difficulty, you can apply to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to fund additional course costs or expenses that may arise because of your disability.
Disabled Students' Network
The Disabled Students' Network (DSN) is dedicated to representing disabled students, signposting support, hosting events, and running campaigns that provide community to disabled students and promote an understanding of disability.
Library support and digital accessibility
The Library accessibility page offers tailored support for disabled students, including e-resources, assistive technology and accessible study spaces.
Study skills
The Study skills pages contain information on everything from screen adjustments and format conversion to assistive technologies.
Support for staff with disabilities or neurodiversity
If you are a prospective or current member of staff with a disability or neurodiversity, the pages below may be useful in outlining what support is available to you.
Reasonable adjustments and Access to Work
Learn more about reasonable adjustments and the Access to Work programme which supports individuals with disabilities or health conditions seeking to enter or remain in the workforce.
Staff Disability policy
The Staff Disability policy (PDF) outlines various support, services and facilities available to employees with disabilities at the University.
Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network
The Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity network provides a supportive space for colleagues who share circumstances or characteristics to come together, share experiences, socialise and inform the development of EDI policies and strategies.
Supporting those with disabilities or neurodiversity
Learn more about policies, processes and training offered to support both staff and students with disabilities or neurodiversity in their work and study.
Academic Adjustments policy
The Academic adjustments for disabled students policy (PDF) outlines the processes and procedures through which disabled students can request reasonable academic adjustments to both teaching and assessment.
AccessAble
AccessAble provides accessibility and EDI-related information about university buildings to allow meeting organisers and attendees to best plan meetings and visits.
ADHD information and support
The ADHD Support St Andrews resource provides information on ADHD (including the diagnosis process and treatment options), an overview of support available to students at St Andrews, and practical tips and strategies for common challenges.
British Sign Language (BSL) plan
Our British Sign Language (BSL) Plan 2024-2030 (PDF) sets out how we aim to increase awareness, accessibility and representation of BSL across the University.
Creating accessible teaching materials
Guidance is available on creating accessible teaching materials and using assistive software.
Digital Accessibility Basics course
The Digital Accessibility Basics course provides an introduction to disability types and the impact they have on students. It will explore how we can better support our students, anticipate need, and ultimately be more inclusive.
Digital Communications blog posts about accessibility
The digital communications team blog provides relevant information on making communications and resources more accessible.
Disability Awareness and Inclusive Practice course
The Disability Awareness and Inclusive Practice course provides an introduction to disability types and the impact they have on students. It will explore how we can better support our students, anticipate need, and ultimately be more inclusive.
Neurodiversity: an introduction
The Neurodiversity: an introduction course explores what neurodiversity means, why it matters in the workplace, and how to recognise and support different ways of thinking and learning. It provides practical insights for creating inclusive environments at work where everyone can thrive.
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