By Professor Deborah Johnston

With A level results day looming, many students will be weighing up their options – deciding whether to apply through Clearing and whether university is the right choice for them.

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While disabled students make up 20% of all applicants going through UCAS, as a disabled applicant, you may have additional things to consider.

Here are some practical tips to help you make an informed decision and prepare for university.

As you decide which course and university are right for you, you may have questions about the support available. Perhaps you've received support at school or college and want to know how this works at university. Or this may be the first time you've shared that you have additional support needs. Or you may be unsure if your condition counts as a disability. Whatever your circumstances, contact the university's Disability Service (this is the equivalent of a school’s SENDCO) - they'll be happy to discuss the support available.

Disability support may sit within a different team than it did at school or college. For example, at the University of Bedfordshire it's provided through the Health and Wellbeing Team.

If you have a learning difference (such as dyslexia) you might be wondering what the university can offer in terms of support with........

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