Additional Requirements

If you have particular accommodation requirements, for example a dietary requirement, disability, medical condition, or any other special request which may affect the kind of accommodation, facilities or furniture you need, it is important that you give us as much information as possible. For example, you may be over 6ft 6 inches tall and need an extra long bed or you may not want to be placed in the same hall as someone you know for personal reasons. Whatever your requirements are, you must tell us. On the accommodation application form one of the questions is 'Do you require accommodation which is adapted or do you require a specific type of accommodation because of a disability/medical condition?' You must answer yes to this and provide as much information in the free text box after it. Alternatively, you can write to us or e-mail us at accom@leeds.ac.uk if you prefer.

If you have a disability or a medical condition, as well as completing the on-line accommodation application form, we ask that you also complete the Additional Requirements form. If on your university application you have indicated that you have a disability, this form will be e-mailed to you or you can download the form here.

We make provisions where possible for students with disabilities, and we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss any needs you have. This includes if you have an Autism Spectrum Condition (such as Aspergers Syndrome), mental health issues or a medical condition (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome). If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We also adapt accommodation for students with disabilities where possible. Alterations include:

• flashing fire alarms and vibrating pillows
• large rooms with grab rails
• rooms with automatic doors
• rooms with hoists
  

Depending on the level of support and adaptation you require, we will work closely with you and preferably your Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or anyone who has recommended similar adaptations for you before.

The University's Disability Team provides support and advice for students with disabilities and work closely with Accommodation Services to make sure there is a range of suitable accommodation available. They can also help with any academic support you may need on a daily basis.

Disability Team
Equality Service
Ground Floor, Social Sciences Building
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Telephone:

0113 343 3927
Fax: 0113 343 3944
Minicom: 0113 343 2616
Website:http://www.equality.leeds.ac.uk/
Email: disability@leeds.ac.uk
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