The Equalities Act 2010 defines disability as 'a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day to day activities'. If you are encountering any barriers to living a full and independent life at Oxford because of a physical condition, learning disability or mental health condition, then I'm here to help!
 
I am responsible for ensuring that disabled students encounter no barriers in participating fully in College life. I'm also a good link between JCR members and other resources and services for disabled students, including College. If there is anything I can help you with, whether it is a question about applying for additional support or special examination arrangements, an issue you would like to raise, or if you would simply like a chat, feel free to drop me an email (jcr.disabilities.officer@balliol.ox.ac.uk) or catch me around college and I'll do my best to help you out.
 
If you would rather speak with someone outside of College, then the University's Disability Advisory Service are extremely helpful. They can be contacted on 01865 280459 or by email at disability@admin.ox.ac.uk.

If you are thinking of applying, and are concerned about the process, or you are encountering barriers (of any kind) to applying, or you need to let Balliol know that you have individual needs, please email me (jcr.disabilities.officer@balliol.ox.ac.uk) and I will do the best I can to help you, or put you through to the right people in College.