Disability and Neurodiversity support
Find out how we can support you.
Disability and neurodiversity support
Here to help
Disability support
Available for students with mobility issues, hearing loss or visual impairment, and both long term and temporary health issues.
Support with long-term health conditions
Get advice and support in making the most of uni life whilst managing conditions such as chronic fatigue or diabetes.
Specific learning differences (SpLD)
Advisers, study skills tutors and mentors can support you to manage and thrive with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
Autism support
Helping with transition into university life, managing academic work, accommodation and socialising.
Specific support
Inclusive learning plans (ILPs)
ILPs specify reasonable adjustments for the programme of study, including assessments, and exams.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Get funding to cover specialist equipment, mentoring, tutoring.
Access content in alternative formats
Find out more about using alternative formats and assistive technology to enhance your learning.
Software finder
Free software and tools you can use to improve your digital learning experience and accessibility.
Self-help resources
A list of external resources and services offering support and information for students.
Additional clubs and events
Whether this is to make friends with like-minded students, or get more information on specific subjects, we hope you find something that interests you.
Inclusive learning plans (ILPs)
ILPs specify reasonable adjustments for the programme of study, including assessments, and exams.
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Get funding to cover specialist equipment, mentoring, tutoring.
Access content in alternative formats
Find out more about using alternative formats and assistive technology to enhance your learning.
Software finder
Free software and tools you can use to improve your digital learning experience and accessibility.
Self-help resources
A list of external resources and services offering support and information for students.
Additional clubs and events
Whether this is to make friends with like-minded students, or get more information on specific subjects, we hope you find something that interests you.
My Disability Adviser helped me to get support. All of my lectures are wheelchair accessible, and I have an Inclusive Learning Plan suited to me.
Bee, Forensic Science
What's on
We run regular events aimed at our neurodivergent students and those with a disability or health condition.
Cost of living support
From the latest Cost of Living Survey results by Kent Students’ Union, in partnership with the University and the Food Foundation, we found that students living with a disability were statistically significantly more food insecure than other students.
Please check out all the cost of living support on offer including meal deals, financial hardship funding and locations of microwaves and hot taps on campus. Do reach out for help if you need it.
Get in touch
The Disability and Neurodiversity team are part of Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW).
You can get in touch with SSW to find out more about our services and to book an appointment.
