Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 36
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2016
Your wellbeing matters to us
Disability and Dyslexia Support
Our Disability and Dyslexia Support team provide
ongoing support to meet your individual needs
and provide a holistic approach to supporting you
in your studies.
If you have a disability and are thinking of applying
to Keele, contact us as soon as possible so that we
can arrange any support required. We can arrange
a visit to the University to assess any specific needs
and to show you the accommodation available.
You can also discuss other personal and academic
support needs with one of our disability advisors.
If Keele is your first choice and you have a physical
and/or sensory disability or have severe mental
health issues, or are on the autistic spectrum,
you are guaranteed a room on campus for the
entire period of your course (where your application
has been supported by the University’s Disability
and Dyslexia Support Service). There are specially
adapted ground-floor rooms and kitchens for those
who need them.
Counselling and Mental Health Support
Our Counselling and Mental Health Support team
is made up of a group of professionally trained
and experienced counsellors and mental health
practitioners. They will listen to what you are saying,
accept you and respect your feelings, without
judging you. They will offer a safe space for you to
talk about and express your emotions. You will be
supported in working towards an appropriate ending
to the counselling relationship and they will refer
you on to other help if they feel you need this.
www.keele.ac.uk/studentcounselling
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy offers 24/7 cover for emotional,
pastoral or spiritual support for those of all faiths and
none, for both students and staff, working closely
with the services mentioned above.
www.keele.ac.uk/faith
As an Access Centre, we can also arrange a
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) assessment.
The Access Centre can be contacted through
Disability and Dyslexia Support at Student
Support and Development Services.
Depending on your needs and funding, the service
has many resources available, including:
• Advice on Disabled Students’
Allowance applications
• Dyslexia screening, diagnostic assessment
and tuition
• Specialised equipment and software, including
SUPERNOVA and JAWS and a dedicated work
station in the library
• Examination arrangements and identification
stickers for assessed work
There is also a wide range of support that may
be available.
[email protected]
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