Please forgive me for adding a note to the last e-mail regarding use of a
laptop in bed - please watch this one - if it is essential think about an
over bed table or laptop tray to prevent over heating. An recent idea is the
'Lapinator' which can be found at Pocket PC solutions
http://www.pocketpc-solutions.co.uk/lapinator+.htm
Best Wishes E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
Assistive Technologist
Mobile: 07976 289103
http://www.emptech.info
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sharron Sturgess
Sent: 15 December 2005 17:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: ME
Hello David
I have been supporting quite a high number of students with ME this year and
I can outline the sorts of things Loughborough has put in place.
Appropriate accommodation, often catered (to save energy on shopping and
cooking for oneself), near to department (so they can get back to their room
for a rest in the day), and ensuit (sharing a bathroom is often not
appropriate for various reasons). We have even managed to claim the
difference in cost between en suit and wash hand basin from their DSA.
Equipment, quite often a lap top is recommended so they can work in bed.
Dragon to save energy on typing, and Text Help for one lad who likes to rest
in the dark and have stuff read out to him!
Non medical helpers Note taker who also go when student is ill (as those
with ME are more prone to be), support worker for help in the library
(lugging books about and the like) and reader for putting books onto tape
(to listen to in the dark!)
Exam considerations, rest breaks, extra time, use of scribe and /or reader,
and allowed food and drink during exam.
We have also got to the point with one student where we have negotiated part
time study on full time course (has all sorts of implications for loans and
fees help so you have to be careful with this one) and there is always the
option of alternative methods of assessment.
A lot of what needs to be put in place is conserving energy so they can
optimise studying potential.
Hope that gives you some ideas. Will take a look at your web site soon as
well - promise!
Best Wishes
Sharron Sturgess, Loughborough Uni
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From: David Pollak <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 2:17 PM
Subject: ME
Colleagues
I have a colleague here whose daughter has severe ME/chronic fatigue
syndrome and wishes to go to university.
I'd be grateful for information on the kind of reasonable
adjustments being offered to such students, in terms of learning and
teaching, at other universities.
Thanks
David Pollak
De Montfort University
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