Kirstie
There is such a system in place at Southampton - I will get you more details.
Adam
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Adam Taussik
Disability Officer
University of Southampton
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From: Kirsty Mackenzie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thu 29/04/2004 15:23
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Subject: Disability contacts in academic departments
Hi all,
At Brighton we are looking to introduce a system of disability 'contacts'
within academic schools. There used to be such a system, but because there
was no time allocated to the role the network died out, and I'm now hoping
we can persuade the powers-that-be to support us in resurrecting it.
The role would involve acting as the main link between the Disability
Service and the department which leads on L&T issues in the University, and
the school. This might be in respect of individual students, but also more
generic (student) disability issues relating to the school.
I would be really grateful to anyone who could get back to me with answers
to the following questions.
1. Do you have such a system?
2. Are the contacts academic or admin staff?
3. Is there a forum at which the contacts can meet termly/annually to
discuss disability issues?
4. What is the nature of the role, and their remit in relation to the
disability service?
5. Pros / cons with the system.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Kirsty
Disability Coordinator
University of Brighton
01273 642885
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