Thanks Liz, I'll pass on your offer of help.
Theresa
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on behalf of Jackson, Elizabeth
Sent: Tue 17/05/2005 12:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Supporting a student with colour blindness
Hi all
I have supported 2 partially sighted learners through similar degrees
and, as stated previously, there should be no reason why this student
should not be able to successfully complete the course of study. Happy
to offer advice/support to the school if required.
Liz Jackson
Acting Regional Manager
Royal National Institute of the Blind
London & South East Regional Services
0207 391 2138
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rigby T
Sent: 17 May 2005 12:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Supporting a student with colour blindness
Hi Elvira
I have indeed recommended that the student have a support worker for lab
classes, subject to DSA funding. As other colleagues have pointed out,
there is no need to rely solely on coloured labels as chemicals also
have universally recognised symbols.
Thank you to everyone for their comments. I see no reason why the
university cannot support this student through a chemistry degree.
Theresa
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on
behalf of Haeussler Elvira
Sent: Tue 17/05/2005 12:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Supporting a student with colour blindness
I'm quite shocked that universities still get away with trying to refuse
a
student because of a disability. Surely, adjustments could be made. For
example, as some respondents have already mentioned, focusing on the
actual
labels. In terms of detecting the resulting colour of mixtures, surely
the
student would be eligible for financial assistance, enabling payment of
a
support worker if necessary. There are also various colour detectors
available. You might look at the following websites:
www.rnib.org.uk
www.cobolt.co.uk
Both these sites have an online catalogue including colour detectors.
I do hope you will be able to resolve the issue.
Kind regards
Elvira Haeussler
Equal Opportunities Champion for Disabilities
Dewsbury College
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From: Theresa Rigby [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 17 May 2005 09:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Supporting a student with colour blindness
I have a student who is colour blind who has applied to do a Chemistry
degree and the dept are reluctant to accept him. Their main concern is
that the student would mix up labels on chemicals with potentially
disastrous results.
Does anyone have any experience of supporting a student in similar
circumstances? I'd welcome your comments.
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