Planning Ahead to Higher Education

 

South West Resources

 

The Road to Higher Education

A poster showing the route and timescale for applying to higher education for disabled students. Produced by Aimhigher West.

Download the poster as a PDF document

 

Aimhigher West Disability Information

A page of links to useful information and resources.

Website: Aimhigher West Disability

 

Aimhigher Southwest Disability Information

A page of links to useful information and resources.

Website: Aimhigher Southwest Disability

 

 

National Resources

 

Guide for Disabled Learners Interested in HE

For students aged 15-18+. A simple information booklet to reassure people with disabilities that help is available.  Produced by Aimhigher. Download the guide as a PDF document

Email: karen.madefield@wlv.ac.uk

 

Making Plans for Leaving School

For students aged 16-19. Aimed at Leicestershire but useful for all. Please note this is a very large PDF file at 56kbps – download time 13 minutes. Produced by Connexions Leicestershire.

Website: Connexions Leicestershire

 

Thinking About Higher Education (2008)

Useful guide giving top tips for students with disabilities, dyslexia, aspergers etc who would like to think about higher education as an option. Produced by Aimhigher East of England. Guide as a PDF document

 

SWLLN - Support for Disability

Information Sheet incorporating key information for disabled students. Produced by SWLLN.

Website: SWLLN type “disability” into search engine

 

Disability Rights Commission

For students 15-18, teachers, and parents/carers. Your rights in HE.  Case studies available.

Produced by the DRC.

Website: Disability Rights Commission

 

 

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