On the Disability Rights Commission site there are 2 sets of information
which are likely to be useful to consult and which can be found from the
'Law' page at http://www.drc-gb.org/law/index.asp.
The Post-16 Code of Practice mentioned by Elaine sets out guidance and is
likely to be at least persuasive in the event of any legal action (although
it is just guidance and individuals and organisations must decide for
themselves). It contains some attempts to reason through examples as well as
the stuff Elaine mentioned - from recollection it includes at least one
about admissions. Also the DRC will put up information about legal cases it
is involved in, including about reasonable adjustments under Part IV when
there are any if there are serious arguments that institutions have got it
wrong so we'll be able to watch the case law develop.
I'm not sure that the QAA code helps a great deal, although the disability
section appears better drafted than some of the others I've had the pleasure
of using in my casework. Perhaps in the nature of the beast there are some
slippery words at key points ('consideration is given' / 'unjustifiable' /
'as possible' etc) so it won't get institutions away from the problems of
interpretation. But then was that a rather large bulge in Bernard's cheek?!
Paul
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