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Category: Studying with a disability

  • Tips for university life with a disability

    9 June 2021 by Amy
    10 minute read

    Hi all! My name is Amy and I’m a third-year Archaeology and Heritage student. I’m diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) which causes me to deal with chronic fatigue…

  • Accessing mental health support at York: my experience

    5 May 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support…

  • My experiences of Disability and LGBTQ+ at York

    16 March 2021 by Rowan
    4 minute read

    Hi I’m Rowan! I’m a second year Biochemistry student at the University of York. At university, I am the Disabled Students’ Officer and part of the LGBTQ+ network. I’m here…

  • Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability

    29 December 2020 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…