I am a disabled student. Where can I get advice before I apply?

All universities and colleges try to offer equal opportunities and will support students with any disabilities. They are happy to answer any queries you have, so please contact them direct to find out more.

Skill is a national organisation which promotes opportunities for students with any kind of disability. You can call them free on 0800 328 5050 (information service) or 0800 068 2422 (textphone). Their website, www.skill.org.uk, provides useful information and links to other relevant sites.

Other useful websites include the Royal National Institute for the Blind, and the Royal National Institute for the Deaf.

Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities publish,Into Higher Education 2009, a fully updated guide for disabled people planning to study in higher education. It answers all the questions about the support available and gives you the information you need to make the right choices. The publication (priced £15.00) is available from our online bookstore.

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