Disabled Students
Equal Opportunities and Disabilities
Our union is committed to equal opportunities and aims to prevent harassment.
Disabled Student Forum
The Disabled Student Forum is run for students by students, for you to discuss anything you want surrounding disability.
Meetings are held at least once or twice a term, and are open to all students who self-define as disabled. To find out more contact the Disabled Students' Officer
Disabled Students Links
- The new Student Help website has lots of useful information, including a page for disabled students.
- View the University Disability Statement
- The Access Unit, located on the 4th floor of the Union (level access via the rear entrance, then take the lift) offers advice and support for D/deaf and disabled students. Contact the Access Unit on 0117 954 5727 (voice) or 954 5728 (minicom). They also produce some useful factsheets
- Information Services provide specific services to disabled students
- The Careers Service website has information for disabled students
- Arrangements can be made for disabled students or guests at Degree Ceremonies
- The NUS runs a campaign for disabled students
- Skill (National Bureau for Students with Disabilities) are a good source of information. Telephone 0800 328 5050 (voice) or 0800 068 2422 (text)
- GOJO has information regarding using public transport
If you are new to Bristol contact your department to notify them of your access needs. There are a number of resources available which are adapted for disabled students (for further details contact the Access Unit).
Students' Union
The Students' Union provides support in the form of representation and is working towards a more inclusive environment for all students. We have an elected part-time Disabled Students' Officer whose role it is to represent disabled students' interests to the University. In this process deaf and disabled students play a vital role, it is important the union is aware of any problems or suggestion you have in order to fulfil its equal opportunities policy. Contact the Disabled Students' Officer if you wish to raise any issues regarding disability or have any questions, suggestions or concerns.
