Research & teaching related Your questions

How can academics ensure the materials they produce are accessible for all students?

What support should we provide to student parents?

We receive many requests from student parents for childcare and arrangement of classes and exams to help them balance their studies with their caring responsibilities – what level of support should we provide?

Does UK law cover disabled people from overseas?

Does our institiution need to consider the requirements of disabled people working, studying and using the services of our HEI, even when they are non-UK nationals?

How do we keep up academic standards without discriminating against disabled applicants?

How would you advise that we maintain academic standards expected of students joining the institution without discriminating against disabled applicants?

What are competence standards and how can we avoid discrimination?

What are competence standards and how can institutions ensure they do not directly discriminate against disabled students?

How does disability equality legislation apply to higher education institutions?

How are we affected by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

Does the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have any consequences for higher education institutions?