Disabled access

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing disabled students with access to its residential and teaching buildings and other facilities. We do this by:

• guaranteeing an accessible room in University-arranged accommodation for the duration of  your studies  
• investing in the development of our residential and non-residential buildings to improve accessibility and entrances
• providing induction loops in a number of lecture theatres
• maintaining an ongoing programme of campus improvements and modernisation
• providing a wheelchair accessible Minibus Service on the University’s three main campuses, which can be booked according to your timetable

Building Access Plans

The Estates Office has developed Building Access Plans which clearly identify common parts of buildings and important information such as:

• toilets, corridors, lifts and staircases
• catering areas, seminar rooms and lecture theatres
• refuges and evacuation chairs in case of emergency 

Car parking

There are designated car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders near the majority of buildings on the University’s main sites.

Library facilities and resources

The University offer disabled users specific support when using library facilities, such as:

• access to library facilities
• assistive technology
• alternative formats service

For further information on library facilities and resources visit the Libraries, Research and Learning Resources website

Monitoring, consultation and advice

• Equality and Diversity Committee: monitors the University’s services in relation to its overall equality and diversity goals. It includes both staff and student representation and consultation  
• Disability Liaison Officers: provide a point of reference, advice and guidance about disability issues and support and are available in each school to discuss student issues  
• Academic Support: Academic Support: provides specialist study support for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD(H)D and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs). 
• Disability Support: co-ordinates support and access arangements for disabled students and those with long-term medical conditions
• ACCESS Centre: provides a team of specialist assessors and offers DSA Assesment of Needs to disabled students, including those with Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia), physical or sensory impairments, mental health issues or long-term medical conditions