Disabled Student Support
Disabled Student Support
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A person can be defined as disabled if their condition:
- has a substantial effect on them
- is long term and has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more
- has an adverse effect on their studies.
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Appointments and events
If you'd like to chat to us about your support - we are here to help.
Book an appointment![An illustration depicting an email being sent from a mobile device](https://www.shu.ac.uk/-/media/home/welcome/700x394/700-x-394--contact.jpeg?iar=0&hash=B36D29A2C2DA326BFA1D086D8DB60E6F)
Disabled Students' Allowances
Get help with the costs of specialist equipment and software, support workers or travel
How to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance![On campus checklist](https://www.shu.ac.uk/-/media/home/return-to-campus/images/checklist.jpg?iar=0&sc_lang=en&hash=9B6808F1FD30E4DA4CEC35D94DE730FB)
Learning contracts
Your learning contract advises relevant staff what support you need.
Find out about getting a learning contractInformation for Providers of NMH Support Workers
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For study needs assessors
Find out what support is available to disabled students at Sheffield Hallam
Information for DSA AssessorsTypes of support
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Software and equipment
The Sheffield Hallam Digital skills service has a range of specialist tools to help you with your work.
View the Assistive Technology we support![Issue Study Line drawing of a person working at a desk with books](https://www.shu.ac.uk/-/media/home/wellbeing/images/700x394/issues/issue-study.png?iar=0&hash=DF7DFE65DFA715C4310CA6419630B4C1)
Inclusive support
Explore practical and social support if you have mental health difficulties, ADHD or you are on the autism spectrum.
Find out how we can best support you