This page focuses on adjustments that may be requested by students and graduates with disabilities or long term health conditions during recruitment and in the workplace. Adjustments aim to remove barriers and ensure equal access, participation, and opportunity.
As individual needs vary, the examples below are provided to help identify adjustments that may be helpful to you in different contexts.
Physical access, mobility, or stamina
Challenge: difficulty moving around buildings, standing or sitting for long periods, or maintaining physical energy.
Examples of adjustments:
- Step free access and accessible routes through buildings
- Adjustable desks, seating, or workstations
- Ergonomic or adaptive furniture
- Flexible working hours or rest breaks to manage pain or fatigue
- Adjusted duties where certain physical tasks are not accessible
Dexterity or use of equipment
Challenge: difficulty using standard keyboards, tools, or workplace equipment
Examples of adjustments:
- Alternative keyboards, mice, or input devices
- Voice activated or hands free software
- Modified tools or controls
- Additional time for tasks requiring fine motor skills
Deaf or hearing impairment
Challenge: difficulty accessing spoken information, meetings, or phone based communication.
Examples of adjustments:
- Live captioning or transcripts for meetings and recordings
- Clear sightlines to support lip reading
- Written agendas, instructions, and follow up notes
- Assistive listening devices
- Use of instant messaging or email instead of telephone communication
Blind or visual impairment
Challenge: difficulty accessing printed, visual, or screen based information
Examples of adjustments:
- Screen reading, magnification, or text to speech software
- Documents provided in accessible formats
- Verbal description of visual information
- Consistent and accessible digital layouts
- Adjusted lighting, contrast, or glare reduction
Long term or fluctuating health conditions
Challenge: symptoms that vary over time, such as pain, fatigue, or reduced concentration.
Examples of adjustments:
- Flexible or hybrid working arrangement
- Adjusted workloads during periods of ill health
- Predictable routines where possible
- Time off or flexibility to attend medical appointments
Adjustments are individual and may change over time. Careers Consultants at 911今日黑料 can help you identify helpful adjustments, plan how to explain your needs, and consider when to ask for adjustments during recruitment or employment. Please see our section on Booking an appointment to see a careers consultant.