Accessibility at York
The University of York is committed to making all aspects of university life accessible. Here you'll find resources and information about our digital services and campus.
Campus accessibility
Travel and parking
Find advice on getting around campus, parking and public transport.
Disruption notices
Current and upcoming works to campus roads and footpaths.
Accessible facilities
Find accessible facilities on campus and report access issues.
Inclusive facilities
Find out about the facilities that make our campus welcoming and inclusive.
AccessAble guides
The external AccessAble site has guides to help you get around. Find out about the accessibility of buildings and rooms.
Inclusive meetings and events
Guidance to help you make sure University events are accessible to all.
Support for students
Support for staff
For disabled staff
Guidance and support for disabled staff members.
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Staff health and wellbeing
Support with health, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion.
HR advice and processes
Health and wellbeing support from HR.
Supporting students
How to help, advise and signpost disabled students.
Digital accessibility for staff
Find out how we are proactively designing our websites, resources and apps to create an accessible online campus.
Inclusive learning
Develop your inclusive learning and teaching practice.
Peer support groups
For staff and students
- Distractibles - an informal support group for staff and students who find it hard to focus and juggle demands
- Read&Write - monthly meet-ups to learn from other users of the tool that helps with reading, writing and listening to text on screen
For students
- Spectrum - an open group and safe space for students who consider themselves to be on the autistic spectrum
- Disabled Students Network - a peer support group run by University of York Students' Union
- Student communities - tailored support and events for different groups, including disabled students and carers
For staff
- INCLUDE - for staff with a disability, long-term condition or interest in becoming more disability confident
- Dyslexia - peer support for staff to share challenges and experiences with other dyslexics at monthly meet-ups
- Staff Autism Space - a Slack channel for anyone connected to Autism to connect, discuss and share
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to valuing and celebrating diversity, and to advancing equality and inclusive practice in all our activities.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Find out about inclusive facilities, inclusive Teaching and Learning, and digital accessibility. Plus the latest news and events.
Disability Inclusion Framework
The Disability Inclusion Framework outlines our approach to disability equality, which includes the physical estate, e-accessibility, and culture and good practice.
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