Wessex Needs Assessment Centre
WNAC provides specialist assessments for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), many of whom are eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
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It's official: The University of Southampton is one of the top 10 universities for disabled students.
The Best Universities in the UK article which featured in the Times on the 18th June 2008 included a link to The Times Good University Guide 2009 which allows students and parents to create their own individual university rankings and to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different institutions by sorting universities according to one of eight criteria - from student satisfaction to research quality and degree results. As part of the feature, the article provided additional facts and figures on a range of issues including which universities are top for disabled students. These figures which are based on HESA data ranked the University in 9th
Dyslexia Services
Dyslexia Services (formerly LDC) support students with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, such as dyspraxia. Specialist academic study skills tuition is provided. Full diagnostic assessments can be arranged.
Assistive Technology Service
The Assistive Technology Service is provided by the University for anyone who may need assistance to gain more equal access to the academic curriculum.
University Counselling Service
The UCS support students and staff of the University community in balancing study and work achievement with emotional well-being. Counselling is available and free to all members of the University.
Enabling Services
Enabling Services provide support for university applicants and current students with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions including mental health difficulties
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