Why you should tell a friend to apply for DSA
Disabled Students’ Allowance is a non-repayable grant issued by the government to disabled and neurodivergent students whose learning is impacted by their condition or disability. You may have heard of the DSA programme before through your student finance application or from fellow students who have been offered support. And if this is your first time […]
The Best Universities for Disabled Students UK
Choosing which universities to apply for can be a challenging decision and if you’re a disabled or neurodivergent student there are more factors to consider beyond the type of degree you will choose. It can be hard to know whether a university will be able to support your individual needs and how to access disability […]
How much DSA can I get for ADHD?
Disabled Students’ Allowance is a non-repayable grant issued by the government to disabled and neurodivergent students whose learning and studies are directly impacted by their condition or disability. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK so is therefore a condition which is eligible for DSA funding. If you are a student with ADHD, […]
Disabled Students’ Allowance – how to navigate university as a disabled or neurodivergent student
University is an experience which is referred to by many as “the best years of your life” due to the opportunities it provides for learning and self-development, making connections and memories and becoming independent in navigating adulthood. However, university is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and there are more options and adaptations available than many students […]
The Jamworks DSA Community – Supporting you through your DSA Application Process for Study Success!
Whether you’re about to start your first year of university or are a returning student applying for the first time, the DSA application can appear as a daunting process. However, without realising it you have already made the first step in accessing support, by deciding to apply! University is an experience which is not one-size-fits-all, and […]
The benefits of Jamworks Key Points for disabled and neurodivergent students
Key Points are a feature of the revision app Jamworks, which is available to disabled and neurodivergent students through the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) programme. Here are some ways in which this feature benefits a variety of different conditions: Dyslexia Dyslexic students can benefit from the Key Points feature of the Jamworks app as it […]
The benefits of Jamworks AI Summaries for disabled and neurodivergent students
Jamworks’ AI Summaries are a feature of the Jamworks app and a form of assistive study technology which is available to disabled and neurodivergent students through the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) programme. Here are some ways in which this feature benefits a variety of different conditions: Dyslexia Dyslexic students can benefit from Jamworks’ AI summarisation […]
The benefits of Jamworks Automatic Highlighting (hands-free) for disabled and neurodivergent students
Automatic Highlighting is a hands-free feature of the Jamworks app which is available to disabled and neurodivergent students through the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) programme. Here are some ways in which this feature benefits a variety of different conditions: Dyslexia Writing notes is an aspect of studying which can be challenging for dyslexic students due […]
The benefits of Jamworks AI Flashcards for disabled and neurodivergent students
Disabled and neurodivergent students can get Jamworks Pro for the duration of their studies, completely free through the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) scheme. Jamworks Pro automatically generates interactive AI flashcards from every lesson, which helps with learning and revision. Here are some of the specific benefits of AI flashcards for different disabled and neurodivergent students: […]
Is Anxiety a Disability?
Anxiety, like many mental health conditions, is rarely the first thing that comes to mind when we think of a disability. However, in the UK, the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010 can apply to mental health conditions. This means those with long-term mental health difficulties can access support in places of […]
