Did you know that more than 10% of our students have told us about a disability?  This can include a specific learning difficulty (eg dyslexia, dyspraxia), a long term medical condition or mental health condition. You can access support at the University of Brighton by talking to the Disability and Dyslexia Team.  A Learning Support Co-ordinator who works in the Disability and Dyslexia Team can put a Learning Support Plan in place for your studies, this can include things like extensions for assignments, extra time in exams and other support.

You will need to:

• Provide evidence from a medical professional or an Educational Psychologist’s report (post-16) for specific learning difficulties and then contact the Disability and Dyslexia Team.
• Book an appointment with a Learning Support Co-ordinator in the Disability and Dyslexia Team after enrolling at university.

How can I contact a Learning Support Co-ordinator in the Disability and Dyslexia Team?

The Disability and Dyslexia Team is part of Student Services
Each campus has Learning Support Co-ordinators and you can contact them via Student Services.  These are the main numbers for Student Services at each university campus.

Eastbourne                  01273 643845
Grand Parade              01273 643584
Falmer                         01273 643584
Moulsecoomb             01273 642895

Email: disabilityadmin@brighton.ac.uk

Can I speak to someone in the Disability and Dyslexia Team before I start at university?

All students that disclose a disability on their UCAS application will be contacted by one of the team over the summer.  You can get in touch with the Disability and Dyslexia Team before starting at university to discuss your support needs.  This is particularly important if you have mobility, hearing or visual impairments or other complex support needs.
Please email disabilityadmin@brighton.ac.uk or call the relevant Student Services number above.

What is Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)?

If you have medical evidence for a condition or a post-16 Educational Psychologist’s report for a specific learning difficulty then you can also apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).  This is a government grant that can provide IT equipment and one to one support to help you with your studies.  This can be discussed at a one to one meeting with a Learning Support Co-ordinator and if you are eligible they can help you fill in the DSA application form.

How do I apply for DSA?

You can apply for DSA before starting at university by going to the www.gov.uk website and downloading the DSA form: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms. Once you have applied for DSA, you will be asked to attend a Needs Assessment appointment at a local Access Centre, you will be sent a letter about how you can book this appointment. Please note that this Needs Assessment appointment is separate to a meeting at the university with a Learning Support Co-ordinator.  It is helpful for the Learning Support Co-ordinator to know if you have already applied for DSA prior to starting at university.

Further Support and Advice

The university website has lots of information about support and advice www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students

After you have received a studentcentral login, you can log an enquiry via the Help and Advice tab in studentcentral.brighton.ac.uk or you can email studentservices@brighton.ac.uk