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\n\tWe have a range of support available to help you to excel during your studies. Find out more about the support available for students with sight loss, hearing loss and mobility issues below.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tBlind and Partially Sighted Students\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\tSupport for partially sighted or blind students\n\t<\/h3>\n
Our experienced Sensory Adviser can advise students and staff on the support needs of blind and visually impaired students. As well as agreeing appropriate reasonable adjustments for learning and exams, they can also arrange orientation around the campus and advice for accessing local and inter-site transport, shops and leisure facilities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of support is available for blind students?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The types of arrangements available include:<\/p>\n You can contact the Sensory Adviser directly to discuss your support needs and the University facilities. The Sensory Adviser can also arrange to adapt any materials required by a blind student.<\/p>\n For further information contact the Disability and Dyslexia Service on 01243 812076<\/a>, email disabilitydyslexia@chi.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or SMS\u00a007469351734<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail our Disability Service\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Our experienced Sensory Adviser is able to advise students and staff on the support needs of deaf students and can arrange appropriate reasonable adjustments as well as provide information and advice to support you living and studying at the University.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of support is available for deaf students?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The types of arrangements available to you include:<\/p>\n If you are a prospective student who is deaf you can contact the Sensory Adviser directly to discuss your support needs, the University’s facilities, specialist equipment and access to all aspects of University life. The Sensory Adviser can make recommendations to academic staff regarding deaf awareness, communication strategies and access to the curriculum.<\/p>\n For further information contact the Disability and Dyslexia Service on 01243 812076<\/a>, email disabilitydyslexia@chi.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or SMS\u00a007469351734<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail our Disability service\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Our specialist disability adviser can advise you on campus accessibility and adapted accommodation, as well as applying for the disabled students allowance for mobility aids and support workers. They can also help you to arrange reasonable adjustments for learning, teaching, exams and assessments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Disability Service and Additional Support<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The University offers a range of assistance for students with mobility difficulties:<\/p>\n The University operates on two sites, one in Chichester at the Bishop Otter Campus, the other at Bognor Regis. Both campuses are fairly compact, and are situated on generally level ground with some sloping areas. Both campuses are within a mile of the town centre. The route from Bishop Otter Campus to Chichester town centre is uneven in parts and there is a slight hill. The route from the Bognor Regis Campus to the Bognor Regis town centre is flat.<\/p>\n Physical access to every area of the campuses is currently not possible for wheelchair users and for those with mobility difficulties; however, central services are accessible.<\/p>\n For example, the Learning Resource Centres, Student Support and Wellbeing, the Registry, Academic Services, Reception, Chapel, Health Centre, Students’ Union, and both Refectories are all accessible. The University has embarked on a series of works to ensure all areas will be accessible within the near future.<\/p>\n Where buildings or classes are not accessible, the University makes a commitment to reschedule classes to more suitable locations. There are accessible toilets located on both campuses. As with any institution, applicants are advised to visit the campus before applying for a place.<\/p>\n We advise all our students to familiarise themselves with the University’s Health and Safety Policy. Copies are displayed in all buildings on both campuses.<\/p>\n The University has a policy for evacuation of students with mobility difficulties from above the ground floor in an emergency. If you would like to receive a copy of this, please phone the Disability and Dyslexia Service on 01243 812076<\/a> or email disability@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTravel and Parking<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t There is a regular bus service between the two campuses run by the local bus company; these buses are accessible to most students with mobility difficulties.<\/p>\n Students and staff who wish to park on campus are required to apply for a permit and to purchase scratch cards. However, Blue Badge holders can park free of charge. There are clearly marked Disabled Parking Bays for blue badge holders.<\/p>\n Please note, students living on campus are not allowed to bring their cars to the University. The only exception to this will be holders of a Blue Disabled Parking Badge. Some of the Off-Campus accommodation allows students to park cars for an annual fee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearning Resources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t There are two Learning Resource Centres, one on each campus, both accessible to wheelchair users. These centres include a full range of library services. Your choice of subject may determine which library you choose to use. However, you don’t need to travel if the book you want is stored on the other campus. There is an integrated computer system that covers all the Library’s services, and provides a valuable information system to students. If you require regular help to use the resources in the library, please contact the Disability Coordinator and they will inform the subject librarians.<\/p>\n All first year students receive an induction in how to use the library services, including I.T. and the University Moodle (the student learning platform). In addition, individual sessions can be arranged with subject librarians if necessary.<\/p>\n The majority of computer and study tables are of a standard height, and may not be suitable for all wheelchair users. However, adaptable study tables are available at each campus library and there are suitable wheelchair computer tables in the ground floor computer room in the Learning Resources Centre. This Centre also has some specialist software and equipment, useful for students with a visual impairment and some students with dyslexia.<\/p>\n Once you have joined the library you can access the computers, Internet and Intranet. Specialist technical help is provided in the computer rooms.<\/p>\n There is a loans service for multi-media equipment. Quiet study areas are available, and both group and individual study rooms can be booked. Videos and audio tapes can be reviewed on open access equipment. Opening hours are extended during the academic year in order to be flexible enough to meet the needs of students.<\/p>\n For further information, please contact the Disability Coordinator on\u00a001243 812076<\/a>, or email disabilitydyslexia@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail our Disability Advisor\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n There may be times when students with certain conditions require more help.<\/p>\n Unseen disabilities such as arthritis, diabetes, HIV, epilepsy, ME, and mental health conditions such as bipolar, anxiety and panic attacks, can impact your ability to cope with the pressures associated with academic work, especially at examination time. If you have an ongoing condition which could affect your ability to study, we strongly recommend that you contact us in advance of commencing your course so that any reasonable adjustments can be planned with you in a timely way.<\/p>\n These adjustments may include: extra time, rest breaks, scribes, special equipment and other support. You will need to meet with the Disability Coordinator to discuss our needs in advance of your assessments.<\/p>\n For information on support needs, adjustments to teaching and examinations, contact the Disability Service on 01243 812076<\/a>, or email disabilitydyslexia@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For advice on mental health or accessing mental health services in the community, contact the Wellbeing Mental Health Advice Service by email wellbeing@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail our Disability Advisor\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail our Wellbeing Team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Physical Disabilites and Mobility Difficulties Our Disability Advice Service and Sensory Advisor are available throughout your degree to support you and your studies. 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\n\t\tDeaf Students\n\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tSupport for hard of hearing and deaf students\n\t<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\tMobility Difficulties\n\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tSupport for students with mobility difficulties including wheelchair users\n\t<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\tLong Term Medical and Mental Health Conditions\n\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tSupport for students with long term health conditions\n\t<\/h3>\n