Dear List --
I have a former student who is applying to graduate school at several
British Universities. Each application asks the direct question: "Do you
have a disability" and then gives a list of disabilities.
The student is accustomed to the U. S. (of course) where it is up to the
individual whether or not they self-identify as disabled. She prefers to do
so only after she meets people. She is worried about the implications of the
direct question.
1) Might outing herself on an entrance form hurt her chances for acceptance?
2) If she lies and says "no", might that disqualify her for disability
services if she is accepted?
3) If she lies and says "no", might that be grounds for deportation, and
transportation to Australia or something?
In case it's relevant, she's considering applying to the University of
Hartfordshire, the University of York, and St. Andrews.
Thanks for any advice.
Ron
Ron Amundson
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI 96720
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