The Accessibility Service team is located within the Student Support Services department on both campuses and provides a drop-in service from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday during term times.
We welcome applications from disabled students (eg physical, sensory, mental health) and those with learning difficulties (eg dyslexia). We encourage anyone with a disability or learning difficulty to describe your needs on your application form. This will not affect your application but will help us to plan your support.
It is best to contact our team before you start your course so that any necessary support can be arranged as soon as possible. This is especially important if you are entering on-campus accommodation and may require adaptations to your accommodation.
Our accessibility advisers can work with you in a confidential environment to discuss your needs and arrange support for you while you are studying. For example, you may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Student Allowance, which provides a grant to overcome practical barriers to learning (eg support workers, specialist tutors, specialist software and laptops). We can also liaise with your course tutors to ensure that information is provided in an accessible format for you.
If you have a visual impairment we can provide you with an audio, Braille or electronic version of our prospectus.
More information is available on our Disability Equality Scheme Action Plan 2006 - 2009
Car parking
Disabled bays are available for blue badge holders and are conveniently located to access buildings. An application is required through the standard procedure but allocation to a blue badge holder is automatic and without charge, subject to availability. For full details and to apply for a permit visit: fxplus.ac.uk
Confidentiality and data protection
The Accessibility Service operates within a confidentiality policy, and no third party will be informed of your circumstances or given any information relating to your disability without your permission.
The Data Protection Act (1998) requires the University to observe new legal provisions to safeguard your rights and data relating to you. The Act requires us to inform you what personal data is collected and the purpose for which it is collected.
You will be asked to sign a consent form in order that we may collect, store, and in some circumstances, share information about you. You may choose to limit disclosure of this information at the time of signing this form.
If you have any concerns regarding confidentiality, please contact a member of the Accessibility Service who will be happy to discuss them with you.
Contact us
Sophie Atherton
Accessibility Adviser, Penryn Campus
Tel: 01326 255837 (internal x5837)
Email: sophie.atherton@fxplus.ac.uk
Kim Collett
Accessibility Adviser, Penryn Campus
Tel: 01326 253629 (internal x3629)
Email: kim.collett@fxplus.ac.uk
Amy Harris
Accessibility Advisor, Penryn Campus
Tel: 01326 255597 (internal x5597)
Email: amy.harris@fxplus.ac.uk
Mel Dove
Accessibility Adviser, Falmouth Campus
Tel: 01326 213737 (internal x3737)
Email: melanie.dove@fxplus.ac.uk
Julie Rae
Wellbeing Caseworker/Mental Health Adviser
Tel: 01326 254149 (internal x4149)
Email: julie.rae@fxplus.ac.uk
Susanna Pope
Wellbeing Project Worker
Tel: 01326 370460 (internal x1460)
Email: susanna.pope@fxplus.ac.uk
