Association of Study Aids/Strategies Assessors.
Sources of advice.
People sometimes worry that telling their university they have, or might have, study problems because of a disability could affect their offer of a place on a course.You should be aware that it is illegal for a university not to accept a student on a course because of a disability. The university cannot ask you to do anything that other students aren't ask to do when applying just because you have a disability. If you want to read the legislation, here's a link to the relevant section of the Special Educational Needs and DIsability Act 2001.
Most UK Universities employ a specialist disability officer or advisor. Their job is to ensure the university meets your support needs. You should make contact with the disability officer at your university (or any you are thinking of applying to) for confidential advice. Use this link to find out who to contact at your university or the university you are applying to. Type the name of the university into the 'Name:' box.
If you still don't feel you can contact your disability officer but need some advice, why not contact the Student Union or University Counselling Service?
The organisation SKILL has a long history of supporting disabled students in higher education. Contact Skill for independent and confidential advice on any aspect of studying with a disability. Skill promotes opportunities for people with any kind of impairment in post 16 education, training and employment. Call the Skill helpline on 0800 328 5050 or refer to the Skill Website.
For general advice on funding, the government AimHigher website provides useful advice on all aspects of studying, including studying with a disability.
Don't forget you can also contact your Local Authority for advice. Use this link to find out who to contact at your Local Authority.
Also, use this link to download the document "Bridging The Gap: A guide to the Disabled Students Allowances" (in a PDF document).