What provisions can be made for my disability?

We've included some of the adjustments that can be made below. 

• Lecture materials in advance of the session
• 7-day extensions 
• Extra time in exams
• Coursework coversheet / exam script sticker

The specialist support you'll be able to access can include:  

•  Specialist 1:1 tutor hourly sessions throughout your programme of study.  To access this support, you will need to be in receipt of Disabled Students' Allowance. For further guidance on how to apply for DSA and to view the eligibility criteria, please read our article Funding support for disabled students.
• Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) can also offer you a laptop with specialist learning support software. DSA will require a needs assessment (carried out independently of King's).  Eligible students are required to provide a £200 contribution towards the laptop.
• 1:1 tutor support and assistive technology training can be offered on a limited hours basis to EU/ International students (and those waiting for their application for Disabled Support Allowance to be approved) funded by King’s. For further guidance on accessing this support contact Disability Support. 

We've included an example of the adjustments that can be made below: 

• Use of fidget toys/ earplugs/ headphones, to help manage external distractions.
• 7-day extensions 
• Disability Cover Sheet (Autism) 
• Extra time or rest breaks in exams  

The specialist support you'll be able to access via Disabled Students’ Allowance can include:  

• Specialist Mental Health Mentor 
• ADHD Study Coach  
• ASD Mentor 
• 1:1 tutor hourly sessions throughout your program of study    

Important to know: 

• 1:1 specialist support and assistive technology training can be offered on a limited hours basis to EU/ International students (and those waiting for their application for Disabled Support Allowance to be approved), funded by King’s. For further guidance on accessing this, contact Disability Support.  

We've included an example of the adjustments that can be made below: 
 

• 7-day extensions ​​​​​
• Personalised Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
• Authorised absences for ongoing medical appointments. 
• Potentially rest breaks or extra time in exams

The specialist support you'll be able to access via Disabled Students’ Allowance can include:  

• Ergonomic equipment
• Taxi journeys to university 

We've included an example of the adjustments that can be made below: 

• Use of assistive listening devices/hearing aids to aid auditory processing.
• The main speaker to wear a remote microphone during classes
• key information delivered verbally to be provided in writing.  
• Cover sheet (if pre-linguistically D/deaf)

The specialist support you'll be able to access via Disabled Students’ Allowance can include:  

• British Sign Language Interpreter support for lecturers/seminars (depending on assessment) ​​​​​​

We've included an example of the adjustments that can be made below: 

• 7 Day extensions
• Use of assistive technology in examinations
• Electronically accessible copies of core materials
• Personalised Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
• Potentially rest breaks or extra time in exams
• Potentially a reader in exams

• Taxi journeys to university
• Specialist support for visual impairment​​​​​

• Screening by Disability Support.​​​​​​ 

For the latest update on our screening services, read our article How do I arrange a diagnostic assessment for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)?

• 1:1 tutor support (This may be offered on a limited hours basis if the need is suggested during the screening process)

If you are on a waiting list for a clinical diagnostic assessment for ADHD or Autism you can still access Disability Support and Inclusion by registering and uploading your confirmation letter and/or GP referral letter of being on a waiting list. This can include:

• Additional time in assessments
• Coversheet
• Short breaks in classes
• Lecture materials in advance of the sessions