In providing a range of information, advice and guidance services to students at the University of Kent, the Careers Advisory Service (CAS) takes into account the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).
Access
The careers information room is accessible to wheelchair users.
Careers workshops will be held in a variety of venues allowing access to wheelchair users.
Careers interviews are accessible to wheelchair users.
Appointments at the CAS can be made by telephone (extension 3299) or in person by calling in at the CAS.
If it is not possible to attend an appointment at the CAS, alternative arrangements can be made to suit the needs of the student.
Information
Careers information will be made available in alternative formats, such as Braille, large print and audio tape.
Specialist information is available in the careers information room relating to employment legislation, targeted programmes of work experience, personal development and employment, Employment Service support, employment advice and support for people with specific disabilities and other agencies providing careers/employment advice, information and support.
Assistance will be provided to enable students to browse through relevant information in the careers information room. Careers staff will be available to assist students with their career search.
The careers pages on the university website link to sites of particular relevance to students with disabilities.
The Disability Support Unit (DSU) provides additional support to students at the university. The CAS provides information about the DSU on its website and in information files in the careers information room.
Feedback
All students will be encouraged to give feedback on all levels of service provided. The feedback will enable the CAS to develop and improve the provision of careers information, advice and guidance to students and graduates.
Records of Referral
When students have to be referred for access reasons to other locations at the university, records will be kept. They will be reviewed annually and plans for improvements considered. This circumstance has not yet arisen at the CAS.
