Tips for Students Living with Disabilities

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top tips ... 
for students living with disabilities
Cambridge University is a collegiate system of support. Colleges, academic departments, and central units all work together to support disabled students
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) are the disability experts for the university and colleges.

The Academic Departments help students understand disability needs alongside the demands of their course 
Colleges provide administrative and learning support, as well as some accommodation and exam related adjustments
top tips for students living with a disability
TIP #1 COMMUNICATE 
1
Make sure to declare ALL your needs to the ADRC.

They are the disability experts for the collegiate system
This will ensure the right information is are communicated to the right people 
2
UNDERSTAND THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE
engage with the support process to learn how it can best serve your needs
www.disability.admin.cam.ac.uk/
https://www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/individual-counselling
3
take all offers of support
The collegiate system can seem overwhelming, but you
are not alone. Speak to your tutor or visit 
https://www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk
4
take ownership
Your health and care needs are yours to own and manage, and help is there for every step of the way
I'm in charge
penGuins.com
www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/
When in doubt, reach out

Talk to your tutor, or ADRC advisor, 
or any support staff

Tips for Students Living with Disabilities

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