What is a Disability Adviser?
Find out what a disability adviser is, how they can support you as a blind/partially sighted student at university, and how you can access their support.
Find out more about 'What is a Disability Adviser?'A specialist support professional (SSP) is a qualified teacher trained to work with students with sensory impairments. They can support you to overcome barriers to your learning by helping you to develop strategies, effective planning and preparation to get the most out of your studies. An SSP who specialises in supporting blind or partially sighted students is known as a specialist support professional for the vision impaired (SSPVI).
The support provided by an SSP is tailored to a student’s individual needs and can include:
A specialist support professional is usually provided via your Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) support package.
It is a good idea to discuss SSP/SSPVI support with your DSA needs assessor during your needs assessment to explore the options and establish whether this support will be a good fit for you.
Find out what a disability adviser is, how they can support you as a blind/partially sighted student at university, and how you can access their support.
Find out more about 'What is a Disability Adviser?'Learn more about what DSA non-medical help support is, the types of support available, some top tips, and the ways it can support you as a blind or partially sighted student.
Find out more about 'DSA Non-Medical Help Support'Find out about our Education Information Advice and Guidance Service, and how it can support blind and partially sighted students to get the most out of their education.
Find out more about 'Education Information Advice and Guidance Service'Find out all about the different professionals that can support you at university as a blind or partially sighted student.
Find out more about 'The Professionals There to Support You at University'