Need Additional Support?

Understanding disability-related support, reasonable adjustments and funding at Queen’s

If you are a student and have a disability, long-term condition, mental health condition or learning difference such as dyslexia, ADHD or autism, you may be able to access additional support at Queen’s.

Depending on your circumstances, this might include reasonable adjustments, assistive technology, specialist equipment or one-to-one support. Some support is provided directly by Queen’s, while other support is funded externally through schemes such as DSA or FSD.

You don’t need to work out which route applies to you before asking for help. The guide below explains the different options and where to start.

Start Here: Explore the Interactive Guide

Our interactive guide (below) will help you understand what support may be available, who may be eligible, and how to get started.

It covers:

  • the difference between funded and non-funded support
  • support available through QUB
  • DSA for eligible UK students
  • FSD for eligible ROI students
  • funding bodies and application routes
  • what happens during the application and assessment process
  • useful links to forms, services and further information

A Quick Overview

There are two main types of support students may be able to access.

QUB Internal Support (Non-funded)Externally Funded Support
QUB offers support directly to students with disabilities, long-term conditions and learning differences. This may include:
– Reasonable adjustments such as exam support
– Help and advice from Accessible Learning Support
– Free assistive technology and digital study tools
– Inclusive library support
– Wellbeing support
– Careers and employability support

These supports can still be helpful even if you are not eligible for external funding.		Some students may also be eligible for additional funded support. This may include:
– A laptop and assistive technology
– One-to-one study skills support or mentoring
– Ergonomic equipment
– Travel support
– Other disability-related study support

Funded Support is accessed through:

The interactive guide above explains these routes in more detail.

Internal QUB Support is accessed through:

🤔 Not Sure Where to Start?

That’s completely understandable. The process can feel confusing at first.

The interactive guide is the best place to begin, but you can also contact:

Remember, applying for DSA and FSD can take some time, so it’s best to start early to ensure support is in place for your studies