The DSA guidelines do not resrict the travel allowance to only
those who are mobility or visually impaired. They are specifically
mentioned, but only as examples of conditions that would require
this support.
On 3 Dec 01, at 11:11, Hyslop, Fiona wrote:
> Dear all,
> I know that travel costs are often a bone of contention, however, I wonder
> if an LEA can legitimately argue that they will only consider additional
> help with such costs when the disability is of a physical nature (i.e.
> affecting mobility) or if the student is visually impaired. For
> information, the student (on whos behalf I am applying for DSA) has fairly
> significant mental health issues relating to public transport.
> Fiona
>
> Fiona Hyslop
> Mental Health Co-ordinator / Student Adviser
> Student Support Unit
> Department of Student Services
> University of Teesside
> Borough Road
> MIDDLESBROUGH
> TS1 3BA
>
> Telephone: 01642 342278
> Fax: 01642 342289
>
>
>
Bryan Jones
Disability Support Services Manager
Tel: 020 8411 5367
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