Hi Eryl ANOTHER DISABILITY???????????????
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Curtis, Cindy
Sent: Friday, 23 April 2004 7:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Tall Student
Hi there
We are supporting a student who is 6 foot 8 inches due to a medical condition
that is classed as a disability. He claims DSA for the disability, and DSA
has provided him with an extended bed in Halls of Residence, plus an adjustable
table and specially made chair for his room.
In College, we have purchased 2 of those chairs, so that he can have one handy
in the 2 buildings he frequents, and also a number of adjustable tables.
I think tallness may become a disability as soon as a GP is willing to accept
that it is damaging a person, or that it seriously inhibits a person's ability
to cope in the world without adjustments being made. I think it would be worth
advising him to ask his GP to support a claim for DSA, because he could then
access the kind of equipment as detailed above, and you may find it easier to
access Uni funds for providing the necessary adjustments ( furniture)while
he is in Uni buildings.
The worst scenario would be that the student's condition deteriorated because
of a failure to provide for him, and of course, there would be the additional
risk of litigation should that happen!!
good luck
cindy curtis
Disability Co-ordinator
Falmouth College of Arts
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of enable
Sent: 22 April 2004 17:12
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Subject: Tall Student
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with an enquiry from a student. He is 6 foot 8 inches tall, and his original request was for extra legroom during exams, which I am hoping to get. He is also undergoing chiropractic treatment for bad posture and back problems, which are exacerbated, particularly in exams. Does anyone have any experience of support provided by LEAs for equipment or arrangements for people who are particularly tall and developing injuries associated with it?
Also, is there a height at which being tall becomes a disability in itself?
Thanks for any help,
Adam
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Adam Taussik
Disability Officer
University of Southampton
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