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Guide to HE for Disabled Learners

This useful A5 62page document brings together all the topics and information that a disabled learner needs to consider when applying to HE. It aims to remove perceived barrier to HE and increase participation to HE among the sector.

It considers topics that a disabled leaner would need to think about … from choosing a course, which institution, when to apply, preferred learning routes, financial support, living accommodation, after HE and useful contacts.

A comprehensive section looks at the various types of support for learners with visual impairments, D/deaf, hearing impairments, physical impairments, specific learning difficulties, Asperger’s syndrome and more

It signposts the learner to relevant departments and gives useful contacts should he/she require more in-depth information on a given subject. This will be a valuable resource to disabled learners, parents or guardians and IAG advisers who work with them.

Available in Braille, audio and electronic format, 'A guide to higher education for disabled learners’ is written for learners throughout the UK.