I think the principle behind 2-24hrs loan is not because a student needs it
for only that amount of time but because there are likely to be dozens of
students wanting it for the same few weeks. In that way, it isn't hogged
by one or two individuals but every student gets it for a short time and
can then come back a few days later and borrow it again for the next
session of reading and note-taking. In contrast, a dyslexic student cannot
absorb a similar amount of information in one sitting, and probably needs
to read over and over again, highlight text, mark sections, needs more
breaks, handles shorter reading sessions etc and so can never make proper
use of the library facility. Consequently they are not able to work on an
equal footing with their non-disabled peers.
CG
>Essential texts is obviously a confusing term. It also seems to me that
>purchasing a book that, as Catherine suggest, the university considers most
>students will only need for 2 to 24 hours is not a responsible use of public
>funds even if the student in question will need it for 2 or even 10 times
>longer.
>How much can a student without any disability be expected to read and absorb
>in 2 hours? or even 24 with lectures to attend?
>It would seem that photocopying/scanning etc would be more appropriate and
>that the amount of text involved would fall within the legal limit?
>Mick Trott
>
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Catherine Griffiths
Student Administrator
Dyslexia Unit
University of Wales, Bangor
Bryn Deiniol
Penrallt
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DG
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