GHWY Uni Connect Podcast - Episode 7: Disability Support (part 1)

21/06/2023 45 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Uni Connect Podcast, the hosts are joined by Paula, a member of the disability advice team at the University of Bradford. They discuss the various forms of support available to students with additional needs who are considering higher education.
This episode covers the following topics:

The importance of personalized support and understanding the impact of disabilities on a person's daily life
Open days, highlighting the significance of feeling comfortable and confident in the chosen institution and stress the importance of considering factors such as accommodation and location.
Support available including Disabled Student Allowance
Transition from secondary school to higher education for students with additional needs.
Importance of utilising support from the disability and mental health teams within universities.