Who we advise and how

The Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) provides confidential advice for disabled students. This includes:

current undergraduate and postgraduate students
new students and those about to start their course
students thinking of applying to Cambridge
students not affiliated to any colleges (Non-Matriculated Students)

We also provide information for staff who work with disabled students.

Conditions, impairments and difficulties

We can advise students who have:

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
Autism
Sight loss or those who are blind
Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions
Mental health conditions
Mobility and physical impairments
Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)

When we talk about disability we use the legal definition defined in The Equality Act 2010.

If you have colour blindness and it affects your academic work, for example by making charts and graphs difficult to read, there may be adjustments that would be helpful. Please register with the ADRC by completing our online student information form below. Please also contact your Tutor/Director of Studies/Graduate Tutor or Principal Supervisor to discuss it.

What we can help you with

Disability Student Allowance (DSA). This is a grant for UK home students. It covers things like specialist equipment, some human support and additional travel costs.
Other funding and grants.
Funding if you’re an international student.
Recommending support while you study and exam access arrangements such as getting extra time in an exam.
Specialist one to one study skills sessions, specialist mentoring and other human support.
Screening assessment for dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD or Autism, and advice about getting a diagnosis.

Tell us about your disability

Complete our online Student Information Form and one of our advisers will get in touch to discuss available support and access arrangements.

Advice for new students

Are you starting your course at Cambridge soon? Find out how to make your move to university easier and get support with your studies.