Guide to accessing support
We know that the process of getting support in place, especially the Disabled Students’ Allowance
can be a bit confusing. Hopefully this worksheet will help you see where you are in the process,
what you and your Disability Advisor need to do and how far you have left to go!
Appointment
1st appointment
Complete initial paperwork
Discuss impact of
condition/disability
Screening for dyslexia?
What next?
We are unable to progress your
support until we have suitable
medical evidence or a
psychologists’ report.
What you need to do
Provide medical evidence/any
other requested information
Or:
Provide Psychologists’ report
Or:
Obtain diagnostic assessment
via psychologist at UWIC
If you need a Psychologists’
report
You can apply to the Financial
Contingency Fund (FCF) for a
contribution towards the cost of
a dyslexia assessment. The
Disability Advisor will be able to
give you more information about
this and guide you through the
process. Once we have
confirmed funding for the
assessment we will be in touch
to offer you an appointment.
Disability Advisor sends initial
information to your Programme
Director, Academic Registry and
the library.
Disability Advisor sends a letter
to your funding body to initiate
the process of applying for a
Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA) if appropriate.
We will be in touch when there
is an appointment available for
your Needs Assessment
The Assessor will send you a
draft of the Needs Assessment
report within 10 working days
Return FCF application forms
and evidence as requested
Once you have your
psychologists’ report/medical
evidence
(If you have had a
psychologists report at UWIC
we will contact you asking
you to make an appointment
to discuss it)
Once you receive approval
for a Needs Assessment
from your funding body
Needs Assessment
Appointment to discuss your
Needs Assessment (you will
be sent a letter asking you to
attend this shortly after your
Needs Assessment)
Information is sent to your
Programme Director and
Academic Registry notifying
them of any support that you
require including additional
exam arrangements
Confirm you can attend any
offered appointment with a
Psychologist.
Complete DSA1 form. The
Disability Advisor will inform you
where you can obtain this
depending on your funding
body. (see web page regarding
DSA)
Let us know when you receive
approval/any other information
from your funding body.
Notify the Assessment Centre
Administrator of any
amendments and agree the
report can be sent to your
funding body
Remember to confirm your
exam arrangements with
Academic Registry before
exams start.