{"id":2833,"date":"2020-11-16T10:27:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T10:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glos.ac.uk\/information\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=2833"},"modified":"2024-09-05T08:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:09:41","slug":"disability-support-team-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.glos.ac.uk\/information\/knowledge-base\/disability-support-team-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Support Team – Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I have a disability \/ medical condition. How can you help me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each person has different needs so the best thing to do is book an appointment with an adviser via the MyGlos app. You can also ring us on 01242 714541<\/a> or email on disability@glos.ac.uk<\/a> and we can discuss your particular needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be really helpful for us to have some support documentation regarding your disabilities to enable us to put appropriate adjustments in place. This could be in the form of a doctor\u2019s letter, diagnostic report and\/or completed DSA evidence form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t know if my condition counts as a disability \/ I want to explore getting a diagnosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please do book in for an appointment with us to discuss this. Not everyone realises their condition is classed as a disability, so it is always worth talking to an adviser if you\u2019re not sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can also discuss how to go about getting a diagnosis and signpost you to services if appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What information should I share with the Disability Support Team about my disability?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please share with us any formal assessments or supporting documentation confirming your disability. As long as you\u2019ve given DSA your consent to share with us, we are sent a copy of your needs assessment report or Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) letter from your funding body. We can use the needs assessment report as supporting documentation to put adjustments in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be other information about how your disability affects you that you wish to share during an appointment so we can discuss reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How can I make sure support is in place for me when I start university?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are applying to the university through UCAS, you can disclose your disability on the application form. We will then contact you for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t applying through UCAS, please contact the Disability Support Team on 01242 714541<\/a> \/ disability@glos.ac.uk<\/a> with the details of your support needs and the course you are studying. You can contact the Disability Support Team at any time before starting the course to discuss support needs & procedures for putting support in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer appointments to prospective students, so please contact us if this would be helpful. We do need you to be registered and have received appropriate supporting documentation in order to have your support in place for the start of your course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is DSA and who is entitled to it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DSA stands for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance and is available through Student Finance. It is for students studying a higher education course who have a disability, ongoing health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty like dyslexia who may require additional support with their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DSA is not available to students on apprenticeship courses, please contact us or book in for an appointment to discuss support for apprentices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find out move on the GOV.UK website<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

You can find out if you are eligible for DSA from your funding body:<\/p>\n\n\n\n