What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) funding is available to support students with disabilities studying in Higher Education. In this context 'disability' can cover a range of difficulties and conditions, including:
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Epilepsy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- An Autistic Spectrum disorder
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Mobility difficulties
- A visual or hearing impairment
- A Spinal injury
- Enduring mental health problems
- Cerebral Palsy
- MS
DSA could help by providing you with:
- A financial contribution towards a computer or assistive software
- Weekly sessions with a mentor to assist with stress management and prioritisation of academic work
- A way to audio record the lectures and seminars to ensure you have all the information
- Travel allowance to enable quick travel home when necessary, or to enable you to attend University during periods of illness
- Advice and guidance on how to adjust resources to suit your learning needs
- Ergonomic equipment such as an adapted mouse or keyboard
- A supportive chair to reduce pain when sitting and studying for long periods of time
- Support in the library to enable you to access books and photocopy or print
- A note taker if appropriate to ensure you have a full set of notes from lectures
- Voice recognition software to allow you to type your assignments without needing to use a keyboard
The support package you receive through DSA is based on your particular needs and course requirements, so is tailor made for you.