Different types of impairment:
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Dyslexia
Hidden Disabilities
Mental Health Problems
Physical Impairments
Visual Impairment
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Enhancing interactions
Throughtout their time at university, students will be in group or working situations where their might be another student with a disability. If that is the case, then there are some common practises to remember that will enhance any interaction with a fellow student who has an impairment regardless of what that impairment is.
The links at the top of the page links to other pages with useful information about how best to communicate with any student who has a particular disability. Try not to make assumptions about someone’s impairment or abilities but allow them, if they wish, to explain what their limitation or strengths are and what problems the feel they might encounter.
For further links to disability information on a range of impairments, go to the University of Bristol website.
Link to Appropriate Terminology
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