Disabilities

If you are a student with disabilities then there a number of support services available to you.

The Students' Union provides support in the form of representation and is working towards a more inclusive environment for all students. It is important the union is aware of any problems or suggestion you have in order to fulfil its equal opportunities policy Contact us if you wish to raise any issues regarding disability or have any questions, suggestions or concerns.

Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Telephone 0800 328 5050 (voice) or 0800 068 2422 (text)

Email to info@skill.org.uk

Click here to access the SKILL website.

Disabled Access

Trinity College actually owns the SU building and acts as our Landlord. With disabled people representing over one in five of the population, the lack of access upstairs in the SU building is a major area of concern.

From 1st October 2004 every business, large or small, will need to become more user-friendly to the UK's disabled people. New duties under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) call for improvements including adapting premises, removing physical barriers or providing services in an alternative way to disabled customers when a physical barrier makes it difficult to use a service.

We believe that The College has been granted about £250,000 by HEFCW, over three years, to make improvements to access throughout the College. We understand from the College that the SU will soon have a lift allowing access to the first floor.

For further information see The Disability Rights Commission website and www.disability.gov.uk by clicking on the links below:

The Disability Rights Commission Website
www.disability.gov.uk