Aston University's Disability and Additional Needs Unit (DANU) is here to support you from application throughout your studies, to graduation. DANU is a confidential advice and support service, committed to assisting students with additional needs, to Live, Study and Enjoy student life. You may not consider yourself to have a disability, but feel you have additional support needs which you would like to discuss. We are here to advise you, provide you with information and where appropriate, offer you support for a variety of disabilities and additional needs
For students with a disability or additional needs the types of support you may be entitled to are as follows:
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Arrange screening for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) and arrange diagnostic assessments.
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Advise on funding available for disability related support, which for home students includes Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs)
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Give advice about support available for your course and exams.
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Organise Study Skills Support Tuition.
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Arrange Study Support Workers provided via Clear Links Support Ltd
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Liaise with your School of Study to arrange appropriate support such as:
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Lecture notes or presentation materials in advance
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Extra time in examinations / class tests and other assessment arrangements
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Additional support from your Personal Tutor
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Referral to Assistive Technology Officer (ATO) for advice
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An orientation of the campus when you arrive
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Liaise with other internal and external Support Services - Counselling, Learning Development Centre, Social Services and Residences
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Provide local disability related information
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Assist with general disability related queries
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