Disability Office

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Introduction

We warmly encourage enquiries from disabled applicants and students, including those with specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia), mental health problems, long-term illnesses and temporary impairments. The University's aim is to create an environment which enables disabled students to participate fully in the mainstream of university life. We try to achieve this through flexible methods of teaching and assessment, and by progressively improving access to buildings and technology.

This website gives a general guide to facilities for disabled students. Information on access to specific support can be provided on request. Please contact the Disability Office if you would like to know more about any aspect of provision. All services and facilities described in the website are provided free of charge.

Our Service Users

Our full range of services is offered to matriculated students. This includes the majority of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Office of Lifelong Learning makes provision for students who wish to study Credit for Entry, Certificate of Higher Education and short courses.

Our service can also support students who have a temporary mobility / dexterity impairment / other difficulty as a result of an accident, injury, illness or surgery.

Contact Details

Main Office & Advisory Staff

• Disability Office
  The University of Edinburgh
  6-8 South College Street
  Edinburgh EH8 9AA
• Telephone: 0131 650 6828
• Textphone: 0131 650 9371
• Fax: 0131 650 6677
• Email: Disability.Office@ed.ac.uk

Administration

• Disability Office
  The University of Edinburgh
  3 South College Street
  Edinburgh EH8 9AA

Staff are available to see students at Kings Buildings as well as the main office at 6-8 South College Street.  If you want to make an appointment at either of these locations please contact us.

Availability Today

21/11/2009 Todays Office Opening Times - Semester

The last appointment available will usually be 4pm; if you find it difficult to visit the office during these times, please contact us to make alternative arrangements. The office is sometimes shut on Thursday mornings for team meetings.

Saturday	Closed

Office Opening Times - Semester

Monday	9.00 - 17.00
Tuesday	9.00 - 17.00
Wednesday	9.00 - 17.00
Thursday	9.00 - 17.00
Friday	9.00 - 17.00

Exam Cut-Off Dates

2008/2009

• Semester 1: 6 November 2009
• Semester 2: 19 March 2010
• Resits: 16 July 2010

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Recent News

• Priority Permits for the Shuttle Bus - Students with mobility impairments, and those who have difficulty standing or holding on when the bus is in motion, who need to travel between the University Central Area and Kings Buildings, are entitled to priority seating on the shuttle bus. The first 10 seats on shuttle buses are available to priority permit holders on production of a permit. Medical evidence is required before issue. Priority permits may be obtained from the Disability Office, or from your Director of Studies or Head of School (if based at Kings Buildings).
• Disability Equality Scheme Annual Report 2008 - The University's 2008 annual report on the Disability Equality Scheme has been released.
• Accessibility Law Webcast - The JISC Legal team have made available a 2 hour webcast covering a number of presentations on the legal issues of accessibility in the development and delivery of e-learning materials and access to online content.
• Disability Equality Scheme - The University's Disability Equality Scheme has been released.
• Access Maps For Central Area - Maps showing access features, gradients and transport links have been developed and are now available for the Central Area.