Workshops on studying with a disability
We run a selection of workshops to help you whilst at university.
Am I dyslexic?
If you think you have dyslexia, book on to this workshop to find out about:
- dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, such as dyspraxia
- how dyslexia can affect your studies
- how to get an assessment for dyslexia
- how to check if you could get funding to pay for an assessment
- the benefits of having dyslexia identified
- the study support available for students with dyslexia.
Book a workshop
Workshops are online via Microsoft Teams and in person:
- Tuesday 11 June, 1 pm to 2 pm. Applicants only. Online.
- Tuesday 18 June, 1pm to 2pm. Online.
- Tuesday 9 July, 1 pm to 2 pm. Applicants only. Online.
- Tuesday 16 July, 1pm to 2pm. Online.
- Tuesday 13 August, 1pm tp 2pm. Online.
- Tuesday 20 August, 1 pm to 2 pm. Applicants only. Online.
- Tuesday 10 September, 1 pm to 2 pm. Applicants only. Online.
Future dates will be added when they are available.
Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
If you have a disability or medical condition, then you might be able to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
This workshop will explain what the DSA is, how to apply, and what support you might receive through it.
Book a workshop
Workshops are online via Microsoft Teams and in person.
- Thursday 13 June, 2pm to 3pm. Online.
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Thursday 20 June, 2pm to 3pm. Applicants only. Online.
- Thursday 11 July, 2pm to 3pm. Online.
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Thursday 18 July, 2 pm to 3 pm. Applicants only. Online.
- Thursday 8 August, 2 pm to 3 pm. Online.
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Thursday 22 August, 2 pm to 3 pm. Applicants only. Online.
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Thursday 12 September, 2 pm to 3 pm. Applicants only. Online.
Do I have AD(H)D?
- If you think you have AD(H)D, book on to this workshop to find out:
- how AD(H)D can affect your studies
- how to get an assessment for AD(H)D and the different types of assessment
- how to check if you can get funding to pay for an assessment
- the benefits of having AD(H)D identified
- the study support available for students with AD(H)D.
Book a workshop
Workshops are online via Microsoft Teams or in person.
- Wednesday 26 June, 1pm to 2pm. Online.
- Wednesday 24 July, 1pm to 2pm. Online.
- Wednesday 21 August, 1pm to 2pm. Online.
Careers Service
Careers Service workshops are tailored for disabled and neurodivergent students. If you are a current student or graduated from the University within the last 3 years, you are welcome to join.
Book an event
Future dates will be added when they are available.
Careers Service support
Disabled and neurodivergent students, as well as recent graduates can access a range of support:
- Access one-to-one guidance appointments tailored to your needs, talk to the Careers Service on Live Chat or visit 5 Tyndall Avenue to book.
- Resource: Support for disabled and neurodivergent students.
- Adjustments in recruitment and the workplace: your rights (On-demand video)
- Support for under represented students: learn about Careers Service support, including Bristol Mentors, and advice to help you prepare for the future.
- Register with EmployAbility to get advice about adjustments when applying for jobs and help to talk to employers about what you need. Email them at info@employ-ability.org.uk once you have registered to start the conversation. Learn more about EmployAbility at the Careers service blog.
Group study skills
These weekly online sessions are facilitated by a qualified study skills tutor who will help you to:
- improve your existing academic skills
- refine your notetaking
- help with structuring your writing assignments
- boost your revision technique.
These sessions may be helpful to you if you have, or think you may have:
- dyslexia
- ADHD
- autism
- mental health conditions
- or other conditions.
Book a workshop
Future dates will be added when they are available.
We also offer a study skill service with a range of resources available to students.