Every student deserves the right to accessible and fair higher education, but not all students receive it.
A survey of disabled students across the UK found that only 23% had received the support they needed at university.
The research by Disabled Students UK looked at the experiences of 329 students and concluded that ‘failure to provide access for disabled students is a widespread issue.’
Chelsea Sowden, 24, a social media officer from North Yorkshire, experienced difficulties during her time at university. She has multiple chronic illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia with joint hypermobility, PTSD, and lasting mobility issues.
