Student Disability and Dyslexia Service
The aim of the Disability and Dyslexia Service at Oxford Brookes is to provide expert advice and support to all disabled and dyslexic students so that they can fulfil their potential to become confident, skilled and versatile graduates.
The Disability and Dyslexia Service provides support for students with a range of disabilities including:
- dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (ADHD/ADD/Dyscalculia/Dyspraxia)
- sensory and mobility difficulties
- mental health and well being needs such as anxiety
- autistic spectrum disorder
- a range of medical conditions for example: epilepsy and arthritis
Members of University staff can also contact us for advice and information to help them support students with disabilities in the teaching and learning environment.
Whether you regard yourself as disabled or not is not important, what is important is that you know where and how to access the support that you need while studying at Oxford Brookes.
Advice and support is available from the pre-application stage right through to graduation. We offer advice and support on a range of issues including: physical access, funding, alternative assessment arrangements and liaison with teaching staff to ensure that they are aware of your requirements.
There is wheelchair-accessible accommodation in a number of Oxford Brooke’s halls of residence. Be sure to contact us early if this facility or any other support with your application is required.
For students with Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties there is a range of support available including special arrangements for exams, 1:1 specialist tuition and a marking card scheme.
Please use the links on the left hand side to take you to the relevant section
The Mentoring Scheme provides advice and support in the form of 1:1 Mentoring for students with Mental Health needs. You will be able to meet with a Mentor on a weekly basis for emotional, academic and pastoral support and the arrangements are tailored to your individual timetable and needs.
The Support Worker Scheme can provide services such as note-taking, mobility, BSL interpreting support, orientation and buddy support during induction to the University.
The Alternative Format Production Service can do exactly that: convert teaching and learning materials into a variety of different formats including electronic, audio and Braille.
Use the links to take you to the Disability and Dyslexia web-pages. If you would prefer to speak to someone or contact us by email please visit our ’contact us’ page for information on how and who to contact.