Disability

Disability Services

If a student has a long term condition or diagnosed disability that has an impact on their ability to study, Disability Services can arrange academic support and adjustments through a Student Support Plan.

W: Disability Services

E: disabilityservices@york.ac.uk

T: 01904 324785

University of York Acessibility Webpages

These webpages aim to help provide information on and guide staff & students alike on all of the provisions and resources that are available at/through the University to increase accessibility and inclusion.  

W: Accessibility at York Webpages

IT Software to support Accessibility

The University has a range of IT software available to all students and staff at the University to help support accessibility.  See the adjacent link for details of what is available and how to access it.  

W: IT Software to support Accessibility.  

The Distractibles

A monthly meetup of people who are neurodiverse or just battling distractions. Both staff and students are welcome. Last Friday of the month, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, online.

W: Distractibles

Spectrum

Spectrum is a group for those of us who consider ourselves to be on the autistic spectrum. This is an open group, running every fortnight during term time. It's a safe place to meet new people and have fun.

 W: Spectrum

Partnership with RNIB Bookshare

The University of York has partnered with RNIB bookshare to allow print disable learners access to their repository of over a million digital format books.  If you are registered with Disability Services you can sign up for a University-based RNIB Bookshare account to access this digital library.  

Note: Due to copyright laws, only students registered with Disability Services can access this provision.  This service is also open to staff as well.  

For more information about this service: RNIB Bookshare

For Information about what is provided through the University and how to sign up email the Psychology Department's Disability Champion:

amanda.hickey@york.ac.uk