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Do you need support or a facility? Find out where to go here.

Do you have a mobility impairment, an auditory or visual impairment, a chronic illness, mental illness, a learning disability such as dyslexia or are you neurodivergent? If so, you may need something extra to help you study.

Would you like to know how you can study at VU with your needs? Then read on and find out all about what facilities the VU has, how to arrange them and who to contact.

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