I would agree with Sara's interpretation of SENDA re disclosure.
Difficulties could arise if a candidate opted not to disclose an
"invisible" disability that later had a significant impact on their
studies (such as mental health difficulties). I'm not sure what an
institution's responsibilities would be in terms of "reasonable
adjustments" under these circumstances, but on the other hand the
situation would be similar to that where a student's disability only
manifested itself after entry. Making disclosure obligatory certainly
seems ethically if not legally unacceptable.
Joel Petrie
Lecturer: Dyslexia Curriculum Support Service
Liverpool Community College
Arts Centre
Myrtle Street
Liverpoool
L7 7JA
0151-252-4418
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Subject: Disclosure
Students have the right NOT to disclose. Opportunities to disclose
should
be provided at various points, including entry on to a course but it
making
it a condition of gaining a place would be unlawful in my opinion.
Sara Doherty
Head of Learning Support
RED Centre
Froebel College
University of Surrey Roehampton
Roehampton Lane
London SW15 5PJ
Tel: +44(0)20 8392 3875
Fax: +44(0)20 8392 3735
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