by benscotttailo | Sep 30, 2026 | Disability, Mental Health, Neurodiversity
A common assumption among international students studying in the UK is that the Disabled Students’ Allowance DSA works the same way for them as it does for home students. In most cases, it does not. DSA eligibility is tied to funding and residency status, not...
by benscotttailo | Sep 23, 2026 | Disability, Mental Health, Neurodiversity
Most students have heard of the Equality Act, but very few know what it actually guarantees them at university. That gap matters, because universities have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. This is a statutory obligation, not a...
by benscotttailo | Sep 16, 2026 | Disability, Neurodiversity
University freshers week for disabled students looks different from the version most people picture. Noisy, crowded, and built around stamina, the standard format is not accessible for everyone. This guide is not about doing a lesser version of freshers week. It is...
by benscotttailo | Sep 9, 2026 | Disability, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
University reading lists are built around one assumption: that students will read everything, in order, as printed text. That assumption works for some students. For dyslexia and reading, it is exactly the wrong format. This article is not about dyslexic students...
by benscotttailo | Sep 2, 2026 | Disabled Students' Allowance
Getting your DSA support sorted before term starts makes a real difference to how the first few weeks feel. This checklist covers everything you need to confirm before week one: from checking your DSA approval and equipment delivery through to setting up your...
