Disabled Students
You can contact the Higher York
Access Centre to hold an initial discussion with the Access
Centre advisers about applying to Higher Education.
Disabled students can inform and prepare
their access into Higher Education with appropriate and current
information, advice and guidance. This covers many aspects of
smoothing transition into university life; from study skills,
finance, learning support, access and accommodation. The Access
Centre staff can advise potential applicants regarding the
Disabled Students Allowance application process and with carrying
out a Needs Assessment. There is more information from the link
below.
Higher York Access Centre
(HYAC)
Located within the University’s Flexible Learning Team, the
Higher York Access Centre (HYAC) aspires to be nationally
recognised for opening up higher education to more people. HYAC’s
vision is to be nationally recognised for enhancing ‘universally
inclusive’ higher education practices with learners and
practitioners. HYAC's strategic principles include : transforming
individuals and higher education practices through partnership,
exceeding national standards for disability assessment, and
enhancing recognition of our expertise in inclusivity issues.
Are there barriers to you entering Higher Education?
If you are a potential applicant, or someone who supports an
individual who is considering entering Higher Education in the
future yet faces barriers there is information, advice
and guidance as well as people available to help you.
Undertaking Higher Education is the beginning of a life
informing journey where there are opportunities to consider
and skills, knowledge and experience to gain.
Begin by finding out what is on offer at the University, what
skills you need and what you are interested in studying. You
may want to look at what employment options that degree leads
onto, what resources and time is required to
study, what it will cost, how you apply, and what
you can apply for.
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