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Tag: disability

  • Day In The Life With ADHD at Uni

    13 January 2026 by Myrto
    3 minute read

    Starting university is overwhelming on lots of different levels. You’re learning in a different way, maybe doing a different subject, and figuring out how to live by yourself. It’s not…

  • 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…

  • Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni

    10 March 2023 by Amelia
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The…

  • 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…

  • My Experience as a Disabled Student

    15 December 2022 by Martha
    6 minute read

    Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole…

  • 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…

  • Environment and Geography: on placement with a physical disability

    6 February 2022 by Sofia
    4 minute read

    Introduction I’m Sofia, a Human Geography and Environment (HuGE) student, currently on a placement year as a research assistant at the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), which is part…

  • You’ve received an offer- what next?

    1 December 2021 by Maisie
    4 minute read

    Congratulations on getting an offer to York. Getting an offer is an amazing achievement and you should feel very proud of yourself! My name is Maisie, I am a first-year…

  • 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…