Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Advice and guidance

The DRC has four Advisers who provide information, guidance, and support to students at the University of Cambridge.

Helen Duncan is responsible for all students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (eg Dyslexia).

Margot Chadwick, Sally Ivens and Patricia Montaldo are responsible for all students who have a disability other than a learning difficulty. Please contact the appropriate adviser for your college:

  • Sally: Christ's - Emmanuel
  • Patricia: Fitzwilliam - Robinson
  • Margot: Selwyn - Wolfson Colleges

Support available at the DRC

  • information and advice on disability issues
  • study skills tuition
  • assessment for dyslexia
  • guidance on assessments for disabilities other than dyslexia
  • assistance with funding applications
  • the loan of specialist equipment
  • human support (eg note-taker or mentor) through the Non-Medical Assistance Scheme
  • liaison with your College and Department

If you would like to meet with an Adviser please contact the DRC.

Other sources of support