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

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.

Colour blindness is not considered a disability under UK law. If you have colour blindness, there may be adjustments which are helpful for your studies. Contact your Tutor or Director of Studies to discuss it.

What we can help you with