Accessibility & Disability
Robinson College works to support disabled students so that they can thrive at university and fulfil their academic potential.
We encourage all students to get in touch with the ADRC and the College as early as possible to discuss any existing or suspected disability, learning difference, neurodiversity, or health concern before arriving in Cambridge or if they arise during your time at university. You can get in touch with the Tutorial Office, the Wellbeing Team, and your personal tutor for support in arranging access accommodations.
Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC)
The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) works with colleges and departments to provide adjustments through Student Support Documents (SSDs). This document provides information to college and departmental staff working with disabled students about their conditions and recommends adjustments that would support their learning and teaching, including exam access arrangements.
- If you are issued an SSD, giving the College and your Department permission to view your SSD will alert us to reasonable adjustments we can provide and enable us to better advocate for you.
- If you are unsure whether you have a condition or disability that merits disclosure or are concerned about experiencing barriers during your studies, you can speak to a member of the Wellbeing Team and they’ll be able to support.
- Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder – ADHD
- Autism
- Sight loss or those who are blind
- Hearing loss or those who are d/Deaf
- Unseen disabilities and long-term health conditions
- Mental health conditions
- Mobility and physical impairments
- Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and dyspraxia)
Careers Service
The University Careers Service provides disability-specific careers consulting and advice in addition to regularly running events on related topics. Check out their page on disability support for more information and links.
If you want to know what to expect in a careers appointment, see their neurodiversity-friendly guide explaining what happens in a meeting with a careers consultant.