Goldsmiths - University of London

Welcome to Disability Support

Access and Inclusion:
Goldsmiths welcomes applications from disabled students. By the term ‘disabled students’ we mean people with physical and sensory impairments, mental health needs, people with long-term health conditions and also those with specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD etc).

The Disability Discrimination Act obliges the University to make reasonable adjustments, to ensure disabled students can participate equally in all aspects of college life.

We work hard to ensure that, as far as possible, we are accessible to everyone. We continually anticipate the general requirements of disabled students with all types of impairments and health conditions. This work is led and coordinated by the Disability Team based in Student Services.

Definition of Disability
The following are considered as disabilities;

• Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia ADD)
• Visual Impairment
• Deaf / Hard of Hearing
• Mobility Difficulties (e.g. Back Condition, Wheelchair User)
• Health Conditions (e.g. Cancer, ME, Arthritis, Epilepsy)
• Mental Health Needs (e.g. Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorders (e.g. Aspergers Syndrome)

This is by no means is an exhaustive list. The Disability Team is there to support and advise you if you are facing (or potentially facing) disabling barriers so if you have an impairment or condition not listed here, please book an appointment to see the Disability Team to discuss how they can help.