Tell us about your disability

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Use this Student Information Form to tell us about:

  • your disability or medical condition - this information can be about a diagnosed disability or a disability you think you may have
    Check what is covered by the term disability.
  • support you received at school or college
  • adjustments you may need in teaching, learning, exams or accessibility

If you need this form in an alternative format, email disability@admin.cam.ac.uk.

At the end of this form you will be asked to provide supporting documentation. If necessary you can send this documentation separately, at a later date. See the last section of this form, Supporting Documents.

Your personal details

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Please enter a value for Last name.

Date of birth *

Please select a value for Date of birth.
Please enter a value for Email address.

Please enter a 10 digit value (with no dashes)

Please select a value for Time of entry to course month.
Please select a value for Time of entry to course year.

Nature of your disability or impairment

This information can be about a diagnosed disability or a disability you think you may have. Please tick all that apply.

Choose how we manage your data

By submitting this form I confirm I have read and agreed to the ADRC Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy explains the different levels of disclosure.

Selecting Restricted disclosure will restrict the support that can be provided - including your exam access arrangements.

Recording of lectures, seminars and supervisions agreement

Your department or faculty will let you know if your lectures are recorded. If recordings are made, they will be made available to you.

Sometimes you may need to make your own recordings. If you do need to make your own recordings, you will need to read and sign the University's recording agreement.

Please read the  University of Cambridge lecture, seminar and supervisions recording agreement.*

Your academic-related disability access requirements

Examination Access Arrangements (EAAs)

Provide details of adjustments (e.g. use of a computer; extra time; rest breaks, etc.) you have previously had in timed written examinations or assessments.

Please see the ADRC website for further details and important information about the application process for exam access arrangements: Exam Access Arrangements | Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (cam.ac.uk).

Accessibility

Please detail any access requirements you may have concerning entering, leaving (including fire evacuation), moving within and between University and College buildings and sites. For example, walking long distances, opening doors, going upstairs or crossing uneven surfaces.

Accommodation

Please note that decisions related to accommodation are the responsibility of individual University colleges. Contact your college as soon as possible to discuss any specific accessibility requests related to college accommodation.

Supporting documents

To assist us with recommending support and access arrangements during your studies at Cambridge, upload supporting documentation in this section.

Examples of supporting documentation, information and evidence you could share with us include:

  • doctor's letter
  • diagnostic report
  • medical report or summary
  • a JCQ Form 8 detailing your exam arrangements
  • your Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Evidence Form
  • a letter from your college nurse or the University Counselling Service (current University of Cambridge students only)

For more information about relevant supporting documentation, visit: Evidence your diagnosis.

It is not necessary for your supporting documentation to detail the support you have had in the past.

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You can email us for advice at any time, at disability@admin.cam.ac.uk, or you can phone us on 01223 332 301

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