Info
We try to support as many students as possible but support cannot be guaranteed.
Please watch this video for more information about the Access, Inclusion a& Support Team (AIS).
We can provide the following support:
- In-class support - Communication Support Workers (CSWs) and Notetakers (online and in the classroom)
- BSL or SSE support
- Online or face to face courses
- Course advice
- Information in BSL, SSE or English
To apply for CSW or notetaking support, please contact us at least 3-4 weeks before the course starts. We can book a video call to discuss your access and support needs. If a similar course is provided as part of the programme for Deaf learners, we will not be able to provide communication support.
We can provide the following support:
- Phonak Roger pen radio aids (in the classroom)
- Special arrangements for exams: e.g. communication support and extra time.
- Deaf awareness information for your tutor
- Captioning for online courses
- Online or face to face courses
- Course advice
- Information in BSL, SSE or English
To apply for use of a radio aids please contact us and we will book the equipment for you.
If you have not used a radio aid before we can arrange an appointment for you to try one.
Contact Us
Email: support4deaf@citylit.ac.uk
Text/SMS: 07860 041949 Mon-Fri 09:30am-5:30pm
Deaf Support Drop-in
Wednesdays: 11 am – 1 pm (term time only)
Room 3 (Student Centre)
IAG and enrolment support for Deaf students
IAG sessions with BSL interpreters to help Deaf students enrol onto courses and apply for financial support take place in Room 1 in the Student Centre and Library from 2pm to 4pm.
Come at 2pm. The last enrolment will finish at 4pm.
The next drop in dates will be:
Wednesday 9th April
Wednesday 30th April
Wednesday 21st May
Wednesday 18th June
Wednesday 30th July
If you are Deaf and cannot come to any of these sessions, please email advice@citylit.ac.uk to arrange an individual appointment (the times and dates we can offer will depend on staff and interpreter availability, but we will do our best to arrange a time suitable for you).
DeafPLUS Advice & guidance for Deaf people at City Lit
DeafPLUS can support you with:
• NHS Letters/council issues
• Utility bills
• Applying for benefits and form filling
Face-to-face appointments available very Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Room 3 in the Student Centre on the Mezzanine floor,
Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA