I would dispute the fact that extended warranties are not available for
laptops. Yes they tend to be more expensive but the increased risks are
primarily theft and accidental damage, something which needs to be
covered separately under a contents insurance policy. Component failure
does tend to be higher in laptops but not to the extent that extended
warranties are impossible to get.
As for whether the LEA should pay for repairs/replacement, it very much
depends on whether or not they instructed the student to take out a
suitable extended warranty and insurance policy. If they did and the
student failed to do so I can understand then being reluctant to pay for
a replacement. As has been mentioned before, students must take some
responsibility for the equipment purchased for them under DSA.
If, however, they purchased the equipment on the students behalf and
didn't pay for an extended warranty or allowed the student to purchase
but didn't ensure an extended warranty was taken out then the case for
not purchasing a replacement is greatly weakened.
Maybe the LEA in question should take another look at their purchasing
policy.
St.John Skeates
Awards Section
Bedfordshire County Council
-----Original Message-----
From: Surya [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 1:53 PM
To: [log in to unmask]; Skeates,St.John DEAL Awards Tm
Subject: Lea replacements/repairs
Hi
Anybody help with this! What are the LEA regulations replacing equipment
that has been bought through the DSA, (E.G. laptop) but which breaks
(burned
out mother-board)? Bearing in mind there was no warranty on the
equipment,
as there rarely is on laptops due to the increased risks. I know LEA's
vary,
but, generally speaking, could they cover all/part/none of the cost of
buying a replacement?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Doyle" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 12:35 PM
Subject: Accessible Curricula : A Good Practice Guide
> UWIC have just published a guide entitled, "Accessible Curricula - A
Good
> Practice Guide (authors - myself and Karen Robson, Disability Services
> Manager) for internal use. We are considering making the document
> available to other Institutions and are currently discussing the best
way
> to do this. If you think that this Guide will be useful to your
> Institution, please view the contents page.
>
> <http://www.uwic.ac.uk/ltsu/accessible_curricular_contents.pdf>
> <http://www.uwic.ac.uk/ltsu/accessible_curricular_contents.rtf>
> <http://www.uwic.ac.uk/ltsu/accessible_curricular_contents.html>
>
> I welcome your feedback/interest.
>
>
> Carol Doyle
> Accessible Curriculum Development Advisor
> UWIC
> Western Avenue
> Cardiff
> CF5 2YB
> Wales
> web: http://www.uwic.ac.uk/ltsu/accessible
> email:[log in to unmask]
>
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