University of St Andrews

Disability and Health related

EHRC Equality Act (2010) protected characteristic Disability definition (15 Feb 2023): A person has a disability if she or he has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Latest guidance and awareness

• Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network
• Staff Disability Policy
• Facts on Disability
• Alternative Format 
• Accessibility across Fife
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Easy Read
• External Disability News
• Physical Access Guide for the University

Travel

• UK Government:
  
  • Advice for disabled travellers preparing for travelling abroad
  • Advice for British nationals with mental health needs, their families and carers, to prepare for travelling and living abroad
  • Air Travel and your right to fly
• Leuchars Train Station Access Guide (PDF, 996 KB)
• St Andrews Bus Station Access Guide (PDF, 693 KB)   

Students

• Disabilities - Advice and support
• Academic adjustments for disabled students