Access@Essex is a one-stop portal for all queries relating to access and
disability across the university's three campuses: a WHO, WHAT and WHERE of
people, places, facilities and services.
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Advice and Support for Staff
Access@Essex is a one-stop portal for all queries
relating to access and disability across the university's 3 campuses: a WHO,
WHAT and WHERE to people, places, facilities and services.
This page provides information specific to current and prospective staff with
disabilities, or other access needs, and staff teaching/supporting students with
disabilities.
Information for disabled staff and prospective staff with disabilities
The Equality and Diversity Unit has a major responsibility
for progressing disability issues at the University, as part of its equality
remit, including:
For any individual staff/personnel matters, contact the Equality and
Diversity Unit, email: diversity (non-essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to
create full e-mail address) in the first instance.
The Occupational Health Service provides advice and support
to staff with disabilities including: assessments for accessible parking spaces
and adaptations to the working environment.
Information for staff supporting students with disabilities
Student Support
provide extensive information and support, including:
Health and Safety
The Safety Office
provides fire
safety information and advice specific to disability, including in relation
to
Personal
Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS: individual plans put in place for
students with mobility impairments which may affect their ability to evacuate
campus buildings in the event of an emergency).
