When you meet with an adviser they will talk you through the various ways in which the School can provide support and adjustments to your studies, such as: 

My Adjustments 

Any necessary support and adjustments to your teaching and learning will be recorded within a document known as My Adjustments (MAs). MAs will be shared with staff on a need-to-know basis to ensure that these can be implemented. Examples of adjustments could be the provision of teaching materials in formats which are accessible to you, reserving appropriate seating in lectures, or facilitating one-to-one support at the LSE Library.  

MAs are created in collaboration with you, and will be discussed in detail with your adviser at your first appointment.

Human Support and Assistive Technology  

Where appropriate, we can arrange for additional human support to help with your studies, such as a note-taker for lectures, or a support worker to help you get around campus.  

We also have specialist IT rooms on campus with access to screen-reading, magnification, and OCR software.  

Central Exam Adjustments 

We can recommend Central Exam Adjustments (CEAs) to ensure you are able to take your exams with reasonable adjustments in place. For example by providing large print exam papers, extra time, or access to screen-reading software.  

Appropriate CEAs can be discussed with your adviser, and are dependent on your individual circumstances and the medical evidence you provide.  

Home Students 

UK students are encouraged to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). This will fund software and equipment which you may need in order to undertake your studies, as well as some forms of specialist human support. For example, an electronic notetaking service for teaching sessions, or individual language tuition.  

If you are funded by a UK Research Council, you should speak with an adviser for further information on how to apply. All other students must apply for DSA via Student Finance England, or the appropriate home country equivalent. Our team are happy to answer any questions you may have about the process.  

International Students  

International students are not eligible for DSA funding, though where appropriate, LSE will cover the cost of disability-related support and technology needed for your studies.  

For practical information and tips, please see our guide to studying at LSE with a visual impairment (word). 

Any sensitive information which you provide is held by the Disability and Mental Health Service in the strictest confidence, and only shared with other LSE staff on a need-to-know basis with your prior consent. The only exception is where the withholding of information poses a significant risk of harm to yourself or others. For full details, please see our Policy, Procedures and Confidentiality page.