What is disability and/or lgbtq+ support like at Sheffield?

Hey, I've got an offer for Linguistics, Modern Languages & Cultures at Sheffield, and I'm wondering what the disability/lgbtq+ inclusi

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leeloveslanguage

didn't finish the question. oops!
so i'm wondering what the inclusion is like. I've got ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and problems with my heart. I'm also pretty openly bigender.

Can any students/people who've already been there give me some tips?

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by leeloveslanguage

didn't finish the question. oops!
so i'm wondering what the inclusion is like. I've got ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and problems with my heart. I'm also pretty openly bigender.
Can any students/people who've already been there give me some tips?

Hey leeloveslanguage, 👋

It's so great to hear you have received an offer for Linguistics, Modern Languages & Cultures at Sheffield!

The disability support at Sheffield is really amazing. We have a Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) which includes a range of different services including disability advisors, learning and support plans, student inclusion officers. There's also ways to have exam adjustments if needed, support workers for help in proof-reading assignments, and tailored orientations, all designed with you to suit whatever needs you may have.

The support really is amazing and I now know why Sheffield is partiucalrly known for its great disability support services.

Again, there is a lot of LGBT+ support. You can get LGBT+ accommodation, and there are also LGBT+ spaces within the Students Union for you to use. There is also a students union officer dedicated to representing and campaigning for students from marginalised and liberation groups and communities.

Please let me know if you have anymore questions and I will be more than happy to help.

All best wishes,
Phoebe 😃
Student Ambassador - PhD in English Literature