I had a student this year with the same condition. We did not
apply for DSA, but allowed her to take water (for re-hydration)
and a towel into the exam room, and allowed her a break to wash
her hands if necessary.
val
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I'm wondering if anybody has come across this before. A student
has just contacted me saying she thinks she has a disability as she
has hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating on her hands and feet) which
makes writing difficult.
She claims that she can't take medication for this because of the
side effects and there is no operation for it. I know this is not the
case as there is an operation which is usually 98% effective on
curing the problem, at least on the hands.
On the basis of this condition does anyone think she would be
eligible for the DSA. My feeling it that it is highly unlikely, and,
even if it were, apart from the recommendation for pens with
rubber grips on them, any technical equipment is unlikely to be of
any use as if the problem is that bad she could end up short
circuiting it!
In terms of any in house support that we have available, again, I
don't think anything would be of particular benefit apart from
perhaps the provision of a Scribe in exams but I think that even
this in circumspect.
While I recognise that it is an unpleasant condition to have to live
with my feeling is that she is chancing her arm..or am I just too
cynical...
I would be very interested to hear what other people think.
Katy
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Val Morgan
Disability Co-ordinator
Queen Mary, University of London
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tel: 020 7882 5175
fax: 020 7882 3617
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