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  • Support at York: my experience

    25 June 2026 by Amelia
    3 minute read

    As a student, it’s very normal to struggle at times, and for things to not go your way. At York there is a fantastic range of support available, some of…

  • Coming to university with a long-term health condition

    5 September 2023 by Ashleigh
    2 minute read

    My name is Ashleigh, and I am a first year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from the UK and live in university-owned, on-campus accommodation. I am particularly…

  • My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!

    16 December 2022 by Sofia
    3 minute read

    As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD – Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been preserved for historical significance. This unfortunately…

  • How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start

    12 December 2022 by Tara
    4 minute read

    Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. But don’t worry, York has lots on offer to help…

  • Top tips for finding a placement as a disabled student

    4 October 2022 by Shannon
    3 minute read

    Finding a suitable placement for a Year in Industry/Placement Year can be daunting for any student. However, this may be even more true for students (such as myself) with a…

  • Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit in York

    9 August 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    Before I start, I feel it is important to introduce myself. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year studying Archaeology and Heritage here at York and I’ll soon be…

  • Finding and Being ‘Me’ at York – Disabled, Working Class and Proud

    30 June 2021 by Caitlyn
    6 minute read

    As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how I’ve changed since…

  • Disability support at York

    30 June 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    An introduction to me Hello, I am Chloe and I have just finished my third year studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York. In this blog I…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Being at university with a chronic illness

    13 March 2020 by Réiltín
    2 minute read

    I’ve had migraines my whole life. But when I was 14, these migraines went from once or twice a year to every single day. I’ve tried several medications, doctors, MRI’s…