Should I declare my vision impairment on my UCAS form?

When you apply for a course through UCAS, you can declare that you have a disability on your application form. This means your chosen course provider can start to put support in place for you well before you start. This can include extra equipment, a scribe or support worker and adaptations to living arrangements. Any information you provide is confidential and won't be passed on without your permission. 
 
Students who have previously applied using UCAS found that this was the key way in which the university disability support offices identified that they may need support . 

If you'd rather not disclose at this stage, you can always tell your chosen course provider about your situation once you've been accepted. Check what support they offer before accepting and be prepared for delays in putting support in place at the start of your studies. 
 
It’s likely that this information won't be made available to your chosen department until your place on the course is confirmed and a learning support agreement is in place. 

For further information on support at university see Should I declare my vision impairment to university teaching staff? and How do I make sure my accessibility needs are met when I start University? 

RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic