Transforming disability needs assessments
Needs assessments should open doors, not create obstacles. But today they're often inconsistent, expensive, and led by the assessor. Our digital assessment platform puts the individual in control, ensures every outcome is consistent, and makes the whole process simpler, quicker, and more affordable.
The Future of Fair Assessment
Right now, most assessments don't deliver as well as they could.
Here's why:
No qualification requirement: Anyone can carry out a needs assessment with rudimentary training, which means quality varies hugely.
Expensive and time-consuming: Human assessments can take weeks to arrange and come with high costs.
Assessor-led: Instead of focusing on the individual, assessment outcomes are often shaped by the assessor's own perspective.
Compromised outcomes: Results aren't always fair, reliable, or consistent.
Prescriptive and rigid: The process tends to put people into boxes rather than recognising unique strengths and needs.
No standard reports: Everyone writes things up differently, making it hard to compare or act on the findings.
UDISAS is a simple, powerful way to make assessments work better for everyone.
Standardised Assessments
Assessments are standardised, so the process is the same for everyone.
Person-Centered
Individuals lead their own journey.
Digital System
Making it quicker, more accessible, and more affordable.
Clear, Transparent Reports
Reports are clear, consistent, and comparable, removing guesswork and subjectivity.
UDISAS brings fairness, accuracy, and efficiency to assessments.
UDISAS has been designed to work across the whole ecosystem of disability support:
Individuals
Discover the tools and support that can help you thrive at school, university, work, or in daily life. UDISAS makes it simple to explore your needs and find clear, practical solutions — no diagnosis or funding required.
Educators
Give every student the chance to succeed with a consistent, scalable approach to needs assessment. UDISAS helps you identify hidden challenges, provide fair support and strengthen inclusion across your institution.
Employers
Unlock your team's potential with assessments that reveal hidden needs and highlight practical solutions. UDISAS makes it easy to support every employee, improve wellbeing, and build a culture of inclusion.
Assessment Providers
Transform assessments with a digital platform that combines efficiency, consistency and person-centred design. UDISAS reduces admin and standardises outcomes to empower both assessors and students.
Policy Makers
Shape smarter, fairer disability support with a national framework for consistent, evidence-based assessments. UDISAS provides reliable data, reduces duplication, and helps deliver better outcomes at scale.
Meet Robin Hodges
UDISAS has been developed by Robin Hodges, an assessor with more than 15 years’ experience in the DSA sector who has carried out over 4,500 assessments. Throughout his career, Robin has always put the individual at the heart of the assessment process and recognised the value of a digital platform that could make high-quality assessments accessible to everyone who needs one.
Frequently asked questions
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UDISAS is the UK's first online self-assessment platform for disability needs.
Built on over 15 years of assessment experience, it provides a standardised, person-centred approach to identifying support needs.
For requirements in:
Education
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Workplace
Access to Work (AtW)
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UDISAS is designed for students, educational institutions, employers, and assessment professionals.
Whether you're an individual seeking assessment, an institution looking to streamline your process, or an assessor wanting to provide better service, UDISAS has solutions for you.
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Assessment times vary depending on individual needs, but UDISAS significantly reduces traditional assessment timeframes.
The digital platform allows for efficient data collection and report generation, while maintaining the quality and depth of assessment required.
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Yes. UDISAS takes data security and confidentiality extremely seriously.
The platform is built with industry-standard security measures, and all data is handled in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations.
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UDISAS can assess support needs for individuals with:
ADHD
Autism
Dyslexia
Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
Mental Health conditions
Physical disabilities
Visual impairments
Hearing impairments
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Getting started is easy!
Simply book a demo using the button on this page.
Our team will walk you through the platform, answer your questions, and help you determine the best implementation approach for your needs.
Book your demo today
See how UDISAS can transform your assessment process