Dear All,
I have been contacted by one of our departments about transferable
skills for students with disabilities. They are concerned that they
have a responsibiity to prepare students for employment and increase
their employability. They want to include transferable skills for
students with disabilities within their course structure. They are
finding it difficult to understand how students who require note takers,
extra time, scribes, readers will fit into the working structure of
jobs, unless they are given some skills or information to help them make
the transition with greater ease. I have obviously mentioned the Access
to Work scheme once they are in employment but are stumped at giving
advice on transferable skills. Our careers department are still in
their infancy in dealing with students with disabilities so have
provided very little advice so far. Does anyone have any suggestions,
advice, or can point me towards some useful publications, training, etc.
Any help will be greatfully received.
With best wishes
Claire
Assistant Disability Officer
Brunel University
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge UB8 3PH
Middlesex
Tel: 01895 274000 ext. 2910
Fax: 01895 816260
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