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The next deadline is<strong> Friday 15th November at 4pm</strong> you’ll need to register and meet an adviser to agree your exam support.</p> <p>For more details, see our <a href="/what-support-can-i-get/exams/">exam support page</a>.</p></div> </div></div> <div class="bandrow heavy"><div class="container"> <div class="homepage sixteen columns boilerplate"><div class="innerbox"> <h3>Disability Advisory and Support Service</h3> <p>Disabled students make up over 19% of University of Manchester students, and we’re proud to offer an accessible and inclusive service. DASS provides equity of services to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.</p> <p>The Disability Advisory and Support Service (sometimes called the DASS) supports a variety of different groups, whether students, staff or supporters. We provide practical support by working with you to identify the practical adjustments you need to enable you to succeed - in your studies, work, and the rest of your University experience.</p> <p>Use our site to find out more about our services, who is eligible for support, and how to access support.</p> </div></div> </div></div> <div class="bandrow "><div class="container"><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00000">Who we support</h3> <p>Check whether you're eligible for support through the Disability Advisory and Support Service</p> <a href="/who-do-we-support/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00000" >Find out more</a> </div><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00001">What support is available</h3> <p>See the types of support we provide.</p> <a href="/what-support-can-i-get/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00001" >Find out more</a> </div><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00002">How to get support</h3> <p>Make an appointment for a Quick Query, register with us, and view other application details</p> <a href="/how-do-i-get-support/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00002" >Find out more</a> </div></div></div><div class="bandrow even"><div class="container"><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00003">Exams support</h3> <p>Find out about exam deadlines and the type of support we provide.</p> <a href="/what-support-can-i-get/exams/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00003" >Find out more</a> </div><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00004">Contact us</h3> <p>Find out how to contact us, or make an appointment to see us</p> <a href="/contact-and-see-us/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00004" >Find out more</a> </div><div class="homepage one-third column textual"> <h3 id="rowlink_id_00005">Frequently Asked Questions</h3> <p>Get answers to the most common questions about disability advice and support</p> <a href="/frequently-asked-questions/" aria-labelledby="rowlink_id_00005" >Find out more</a> </div></div></div><a name="footer"></a> <div class="darkfooter" id="footer" role="contentinfo"><div class="container"> <div class="four columns"> <h4>Contact us</h4> <ul id="contacts"> <li class="mail"><a href="mailto:dass@manchester.ac.uk">Email us</a></li> <li class="phone">0161 275 7512</li> </ul> </div> <div class="eight columns"> <h4>Find us</h4> <p class="address"><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/maps/interactive-map/?id=34">2nd Floor, University Place, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK</a></p> </div> <div class="four columns"> <h4>Connect with us</h4> <ul id="socialmedia"> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/uomdass" target="_blank"><img src="https://pssweb.manchester.ac.uk/includes/images/icons/icon-twitter.png" title="Follow us on Twitter" alt="Twitter icon" /></a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="sixteen columns"> <ul id="legal"> <li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/disclaimer/">Disclaimer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/privacy-information/data-protection/">Data Protection</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/copyright/">Copyright notice</a></li> <li><a href="/accessibility-statement/">Web Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/privacy-information/freedom-information/">Freedom of information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/governance/charitable-status/">Charitable status</a></li> <li>Royal charter number: RC000797</li> </ul> </div> </div></div> </body> </html>