Supporting disabled learners navigate the transition to university
Tuesday 24 February 2026
15:05 - 15:45
open to all
open to all
Summary
This session will explore how teachers, careers advisors and outreach practitioners can support disabled learners navigate the transition to higher education. It will include:
- The importance of transition period, communications and timeframes to establish support
- The differences between school/college and university from a student perspective, including terminology, processes, advocacy and expectations
- Disabled Students' Allowance and how universities apply reasonable adjustments.
- Examples of how universities can support disabled learners during transition
- Signposting to other sources of information and support
