Agreed,
but the argument could (will?) be made that such items are the
responsibility of DLA, and if unavailable through this source should not be
made through a secondary source.
Not saying that I agree, but this kind of argument cannot be ignored.
Larry
At 15:05 20/02/03 -0000, you wrote:
>Larry
>Your point is an interesting one, however as we know DLA and DSA should
>never be confused. As some of us have outlined, the need for assistance with
>mobility is often not an issue in an individuals life, often because they
>ensure that they do not need it. However, when they are required to move
>around excessively because of the size of a University's campus in order to
>study then this becomes a study related need.
>Chris
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Harding [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 20 February 2003 14:55
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Scooters Advice
>
>While I agree with the sentiments expressed, if the student has had a
>formal diagnosis and assessment relating to his mobility, has he applied
>for the DLA mobility component? This could be significant.
>Larry Harding
>Dartington
>
>
>
>
>At 14:39 20/02/03 -0000, you wrote:
>>Dear Val, Chris, Anna, Catriona. Thank you for your reply. I agree with
>you
>>all. I will let you know the outcome of this case in particular. The
>student
>>is ready to take this to court. Best regards, Andy Velarde
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Val Morgan" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 12:46 PM
>>Subject: Re: Scooters Advice
>>
>>
>>> I agree that it may be the campus characteristics which necessitate a
>>> student needed either a wheelchair or scooter, and I successfully
>>> obtained an electric wheelchair for a student on these grounds in
>>> 2001. I did notice that this has now been excluded as a valid
>>> piece of equipment and wonder about the validity of such a blanket
>>> ruling.
>>>
>>> Date sent: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 10:45:04 -0000
>>> Send reply to: "Discussion list for disabled students and their
>>> support staff." <[log in to unmask]> From:
>>>
>>> Andy Velarde <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Scooters
>>Advice
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> Dear Colleagues. Do you have any view/experience about why DSA
>>> funding
>>> could be used to purchase enabling equipment such scooters? LEAs are
>>> unease to fund this becuase they reasonably believe that the
>>> equipment
>>> would have been purchased in any case and not because of the student
>>> educational needs. My question is really wheather a particular
>>> student
>>> may need a scooter and also a computer because of the campus
>>> carateristics. Your always helpful views will be very much
>>> appreciated. Many thanks, Andy Velarde Disability Coordinator UKCVal
>>> Morgan Disability Co-ordinator Queen Mary, University of London
>>> email:
>>> [log in to unmask] tel: 020 7882 3132 fax: 020 7882 3617
>>>
>>> ------- End of forwarded message -------Val Morgan
>>> Disability Co-ordinator
>>> Queen Mary, University of London
>>> email: [log in to unmask]
>>> tel: 020 7882 3132
>>> fax: 020 7882 3617
>>>
>>
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