Support Providers
A register of freelance part-time Support Providers has been created to assist students with disabilities in higher education.
The following categories of Support Providers are included in Queen's Register of Support Providers:
- Typists/Audio-Typists
- Dyslexia Assessors
- Dyslexia Support Tutors
- Note Takers
- Mathematics/Statistics Tutors
- Readers
- Foreign Language Tutors
- Library Helpers
- Information Technology Tutors
- Signers/Interpreters
At your assessment interview, Disability Services will discuss with you whether or not you might benefit from One-to-One Support. This type of support can be funded from the Disabled Students' Allowance or possibly from other sources. If you feel that you require One-to-One Support, the nature of support and the number of hours required will be agreed.
We are aware that some students may be reluctant to have a Support Provider. However, you should bear in mind that all Support Providers will have undergone appropriate training and will be anxious to meet your individual support requirements. You will then be able to discuss the logistics of the support with your Support Provider so you both know what will happen, for example, you may agree with a Note Taker that they do not sit beside you in lectures.
If you require a Support Provider, Disability Services will be able to provide you with a copy of the relevant section of Queen's Register of Support Providers to enable you to identify someone suitable to work with you.