Additional support needs in education and training
Careers Scotland offers tailored support to individuals with additional support needs whatever their career aspirations. We will help you to make the most of your skills and strengths when looking at career options.
Sources of Additional Advice
If you have a disability or a medical condition which could influence your career choice, you may wish to discuss your career, education and training options with a specialist adviser. Visit our Additional support needs - useful websites for information on organisations offering specialist services.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges and universities in Scotland provide specialist guidance and learning support to students with disabilities.
If you have additional support needs it is useful to talk to college/university staff before you apply. Most universities have a Disability Co-ordinator who will arrange departmental visits and advise on equipment and support.
A list of co-ordinators is available from:
Mr Paul Brown
Director
Scottish Disability Team
Ewing Annexe
University of Dundee
Dundee DD1 4HN
Tel: 01382 345498
Fax: 01382 345518
email: p.d.brown@dundee.ac.uk
Students with a hearing impairment can contact:
Donaldson's College
West Coates
Edinburgh
EH12 5JJ
Tel/Minicom: 0131 337 9911
SKILL - The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities help people realise their potential in further and higher education. SKILL provides a free information and advice service via a freephone helpline, email and the website. Many of their publications relate to student funding.
Contact:
Mr John Ireson
Director
SKILL in Scotland
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2348 (Voice / text)
email: admin@skillscotland.org.uk
If you require a specialist assessment of your needs in further or higher education, one of the National Federation of Access Centres (e.g. at Motherwell, Aberdeen or Stevenson College or Dundee University) can assist. Details of these are available from Careers Scotland.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) asks about disability on the application form for undergraduate funding. A separate form for the Disabled Students Allowance is required.
Visit the Students Awards Agency for Scotland website for details on current allowances and how to apply. Select Support Info from the menu, then Available Support and finally Disabled Students.
If you already receive Disability Benefits you should obtain advice from SKILL or your local Welfare Rights Office about the effect that becoming a student may have on your continued benefit entitlement .
The publication 'The Disabled Students' Guide to University' edited by Emma Caprez and published by Trotman (ISBN 0 85660 704 5) may be of interest to potential applicants. Ask at your local Careers Scotland Centre or public library for a reference copy.
