Accessing DDSS support during the COVID19 outbreak

Click here for information on how to access support from the service at this time

The Disability & Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is operational but currently closed for face-to-face queries. All staff are working from home.

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Welcome to the DDSS

DDSS is a friendly and confidential service which provides advice and support for disabled students at the University of Sheffield.

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Disability support, COVID19 and blended learning

Guidance for students on accessing additional consideration/support in relation to the COVID19 arrangements the University has made for the 2020-21 Autumn Term, and information on how aspects of University disability support will work at this time.

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Alternative Arrangements

Alternative exam arrangements deadline

If you require additional support in exams (e.g. extra time) you must take steps to set this up before Friday 30th April 2021. Otherwise we cannot guarantee that support you need will be in place for exams you sit in the 2020-21 semester two assessment period.

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What support is available?

We will put specific disability support in place for you following a discussion with you about your individual requirements.

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How do I access disability support?

Click on one of the links below for information about the steps you need to take to set up support.

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Disability Inclusion Student Survey - have your say before the end of April 2021!
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The Autism & Uni Online Toolkit - information and advice to support your transition to University
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Download the Information for Disabled and Dyslexic Students Handbook
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Georgia and Katie: our experience of the University of Sheffield and DDSS
Georgia and Katie: our experience of the University of Sheffield and DDSS
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Disabled Go
View the University of Sheffield's access information pages
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