Careers support for students with disabilities at LJMU

Student Futures is LJMU’s place for careers, employability, and start-up support. We’re here to help all students and graduates move from university into work or self-employment. 

Student Futures have worked with student interns to create useful careers resources for students who have disabilities, health conditions, or are neurodiverse.

Watch our welcome video to learn more about the support we offer:

Download the video transcript (PDF, 60KB)

You might not think of yourself as ‘disabled’, but if you have a health condition, are neurodiverse, or have a different ability, you could get extra help or funding when looking for a job, working, or starting your own business.
In the resources below, we use the word ‘disabled’ or ‘disability’ to include many different conditions, such as:

• Physical disabilities, such as limited mobility or cerebral palsy.
• Sensory disabilities, such as hearing loss or visual impairments.
• Mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
• Neurodiversity or specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD and ASC.
• Long-term health conditions, such as HIV or chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Hidden disabilities, such as epilepsy, asthma or Crohn’s disease.

‘‘Disability’ is one of nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 (see video below).
This law makes sure people are treated fairly and protected from discrimination, bullying, or unfair treatment. It also covers discrimination in jobs and recruitment. Even if you don’t see yourself as disabled, you might meet the legal definition and be protected by the Equality Act.

Watch the Equality Act video

Need adjustments to access our support?

Email us and let us know.

This could include:

• A longer careers meeting (up to 1 hour instead of 30 minutes)
• A meeting in a different campus location or online
• Careers advice by phone or email 

Did you know?

Students with a disability can access lots of services at LJMU to help you succeed. Talk to the Disability Advice Team to find out more about:

• Financial support
• Adapted accommodation
• Disability co-ordinators
• Learning support plans