We can provide the following support for Deaf and hard of hearing students:
- Deaf students: In-class support - Communication Support Workers (CSWs) and Notetakers (online and in the classroom)
- Hard of hearing students: radio aids (in the classroom)
- Special arrangements for exams: e.g. communication support and extra time.
- Deaf awareness information for your tutor
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 & support needs.
- Email support4deaf@citylit.ac.uk
- Text/SMS 07860 041949
Or come to our drop-in at City Lit (term time only):
Deaf Support Drop-in
Wednesdays: 11 am – 1 pm
Room 3 (Student Centre)
We try to support as many students as possible but it cannot be guaranteed.
To apply for use of a radio aid:
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.
IAG and Enrolment Support for Deaf students
We run sessions with BSL interpreters to help Deaf students enrol and apply for financial support.
We hold a regular drop-in session every two weeks on Thursdays 15:00 to 17:00 (dates for the rest of this term are 24th of November and the 8th and 22nd of December)
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)