I gather the cost issue could be picked up by either/both the LEA (via a
specific dsa allocation) or the institution. I guessit will depend on
institutional reality and the extend of the funding. I do not have a fix
idea about it. There is however a principle in play here. Whether an
institution could charge extra for an en-suit bathroom to a student that has
a type of disability that requires such a facility. It is my opinion that
charging that particular student (or the funding authority) may be
discriminatory if we extrapolate insurance case law (insurance companies
were barred to charge a premium to disabled users). Please note that I am
referring to an specific disabled student who requires the facility, not
every disabled student and not every ME suffered too. Just a Friday thought.
Andy
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From: "Kathleen Anne Darbyshire" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: ME
> The DFES notes for guidance to LEAs on HE Student Finance give the
> specific example of "Additional costs of en suite accommodation" as
> being something that can be met from the DSA General Allowances.
>
> Kath Darbyshire
> Disability Adviser
>
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